Quinoa Stuffing with Apple, Sweet Potato & Hazelnuts

Ingredients

• 1 c dry Quinoa, cooked according to package directions
• 2 large apples, cut into small cubes
• 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 c pure maple syrup, divided in 1/2
• sea salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp. melted coconut oil
• a few pinches ground cinnamon
• a few pinches ground ginger
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 1 c hazelnuts, chopped
• dried Cranberries for garnish (unsulfured and free of preservatives)