Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water, boiling
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 8 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup quinoa (pre-rinsed, dried and uncooked)
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup raisins (optional)
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Method

  • Pre-heat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Line 2 large sheet pans with parchment paper or non-stick foil.
  • In a large microwave safe bowl mix sugar, water and salt until sugar dissolves. Microwave if needed until all dissolved. Add salt and vanilla.
  • In a large bowl, mix oats, quinoa, chia seeds, cornmeal, cinnamon and nutmegs. Add sugar/water to bowl stir until well mixed.
  • Spread onto pans and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir and rotate pans half way through. Add dried fruit last 5 minutes.
  • Cool completely and store in airtight containers.