Maple Almond Quinoa Granola {Gluten Free & Vegan}
I was born and raised a meat eater. And not just meat, but dairy and really all animal byproducts.. and I’m not here to say that is a bad thing, but one too many Netflix documentaries have got me rethinking what I’m eating and I’m on a temporary vegan kick to help rein in my eating habits, and this Maple Almond Quinoa Granola is here to help.
That being said, breakfast was on top of the “what in the heck am I gonna eat” list for a few reasons.. one, it’s the first meal of the day, and second, I literally eat two eggs for breakfast every single day which created a large empty space ti be filled. Enter this granola. It’s delicious, nutritionally sound, and makes a great snack or topper to your favorite foods. Trust me, I’m not saying let’s live off granola alone, but finding things that will make this two week trial a success is important. Any vegan reader out there want to give me some tips?
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