Name: Crunchy Cinnamon Buckwheat Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup buckwheat (dry); 1 cup quinoa (dry); 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp ground ginger; 0.5 tsp ground cloves; 3/4 cup date paste (see notes)

Article written and reviewed by Tara Kemp, PhD

Published February 1, 2018

Oil-free and refined sugar-free but full of flavor! This recipe has the crunch and sweetness that you love from granola, made from only whole food ingredients. One of many sweet treats that are sneaky healthy!

Crunchy Cinnamon Buckwheat Granola

Oil-free and refined sugar-free but full of flavor! This recipe has the crunch and sweetness that you love from granola, made from only whole food ingredients.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings 8

Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup buckwheat (dry)
1 cup quinoa (dry)
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
0.5 tsp ground cloves
3/4 cup date paste (see notes)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking tray with parchment paper
Mix quinoa, buckwheat, and spices, then stir in date paste, making sure everything is coated
Spread evenly on baking tray and bake for 20-30 minutes until golden
Allow to cool and enjoy!
Note: To make date paste, blend 1 cup soaked dates with 1/4 cup water until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25gCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 42.8gProtein: 11.7gFat: 3.8gFiber: 10.1g

About the author

Tara Kemp, PhD

Tara Kemp, PhD is a contributing writer for Mastering Diabetes. She is a mental health coach, researcher, and writer. Tara received her PhD in Psychosocial Health from Northern Arizona University and has a background in nutrition education with previous positions at organizations like Forks Over Knives, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and Plant-Strong. Tara is also the founder of Reconnect Collective.

Tara’s research specialization is the foundations and mechanisms of a healthy relationship with food, body, and self. She was the principal investigator and lead author of the groundbreaking INFINITE study, which explored the role of food and nutrition in recovery from substance use disorders. During her doctorate program at Northern Arizona University, she was involved in the Nutritarian Women’s Health Study, and her dissertation research focused on how a plant-based diet influences individuals’ recovery from disordered eating.

Tara’s work combines evidence-based practices from various disciplines to support people in addressing the root cause of their challenges while also building the foundations and skills of mental health to cultivate lasting well-being.