# Homemade Superfood Granolas This DIY Granola Recipe is Made with Quinoa Flakes and Natural Sugars By M | Published 2015-08-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granola-recipe References: [naturallyella](http://naturallyella.com/quinoa-granola/) & [naturallyella](http://naturallyella.com) Making your own [homemade cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-real-cereal-company) is a great way to control the ingredients and cut out a large portion of sugar, and this DIY quinoa granola recipe is a great place to start. This recipe uses quinoa flakes and natural ingredients to create a [superfood breakfast item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kall-organic-granola) that is ideal for giving you the energy you need to start your day. Quinoa flakes are ideal for adding to any breakfast meal because they cook and look a lot like oatmeal, but they are packed with much more nutrients. This cereal recipe combines the superfood with sliced almonds, maple syrup, salt, coconut oil and cinnamon to create a nutty and sweet [homemade granola recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-label-granola-base) that takes 40 minutes to cook in the oven. Once ready, this granola can be added to milks, yogurts and desserts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Healthy Homemade Cereals:** Opportunity for creating homemade cereals with natural ingredients, offering a healthier alternative to store-bought options. - **Superfood Breakfasts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create breakfast items packed with nutrients and energy-boosting ingredients like quinoa flakes. - **DIY Granola Recipes:** Opportunity for consumers to customize their own granola recipes at home, using natural sugars and ingredients for a healthier alternative. ### Where This Applies - **Health Food Industry:** Disruptive opportunity to create and market natural and healthy cereals to health-conscious consumers. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Opportunity for companies to produce and package homemade cereals with quinoa flakes and natural sugars for retail. - **Recipe App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop recipe apps that provide homemade granola recipes and customization options for users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicious Puffed Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffed-granola.md) - [Delectable Nutrient-Rich Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-granolas.md) - [Ghee-Roasted Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panjiri-granola.md) - [Savory Superfood Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-seed-organic-granola.md) - [Superfood-Blended Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-granola.md) - [DIY Oat Flake Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-maker.md) - [Chewy Granola Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quaker-chewy-granola.md) - [Nutty Two-Ingredient Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-ancient-grain-spelt-flakes.md) - [Crispy Super-Grain Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-crispies-by-seven-sundays.md)