When my daughter first introduced me to Purely Elizabeth’s granola, I was instantly hooked. With its blend of oats, quinoa, amaranth (a seed I had never even heard of before), nuts and berries, it was wholesome, crunchy and delicious. But here in Paris, it isn’t something you can easily find in the shops. That’s when I decided to create my own version, bringing together the best of those ingredients with a few personal touches.
After a bit of experimenting, I came up with a recipe that’s become a family favorite. It has just the right crunch, a light sweetness and plenty of good-for-you grains and seeds. Most importantly, I keep the sugar low, letting the natural flavors of coconut, maple syrup and dried fruit shine through. It’s the perfect start to the day in Paris – or anywhere you call home.
Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup quinoa flakes
1 cup popped amaranth seeds (Tip: I bought them already popped. Popping them at home is tricky—they’re tiny and burn easily!)
½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans – any combination you like)
½ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
½ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp flax seeds
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp sea salt
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine oats, quinoa flakes, amaranth, nuts, coconut, brown sugar, seeds, cinnamon and sea salt.
- Stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Add coconut oil and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Stir in dried fruit of your choice (raisins, cranberries, blueberries – all delicious!).
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