Granola

This granola is super easy to make and blows store bought granolas out of the water!! It is a hearty snack or meal and is a great way to incorporate healthy ingredients into your diet. The oats are heart healthy and a great source of energy. Using honey or maple syrup provides natural sweetness unlike the refined sugars such as cane and brown sugars often found in grocery store packages. The cinnamon helps to boost metabolism and reduce blood pressure and the seeds additionally have disease fighting properties. This granola is extremely versatile and can be eaten for breakfast, snacks and or dessert to fill you up and satisfy sweet, salty, and nutty cravings. Try it in yogurt, milk, or on its own! This recipe will quickly become a staple in your eating regimen, enJOY!!

INGREDIENTS:

¼ cup coconut oil

¼ cup honey or maple syrup

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup raw sliced almonds

½ cup raw pumpkin seeds

½ cup raw sunflower seeds

½ cup raw walnuts

½ cup coconut chips or shreds

½ teaspoon salt

1 heaping tablespoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

Set the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Whisk the coconut oil and honey together in a medium to large bowl. Make sure to add the coconut oil first, so the honey slides easily out of the measuring cup afterwards. Then add the oats, nuts, and seeds to the same bowl. Mix the ingredients to coat the dry with the wet. Next add the salt, cinnamon, and vanilla and mix to incorporate. Line the baking tray with parchment paper and pour the mixture onto it and into the oven. Bake for 22 minutes for chewier and up to 26 for crunchier (we prefer it to be crunchy!)

NOTES

You can easily exchange the listed nuts above for any other that you may prefer.

Make it vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey.

Add dried fruits or dark chocolate chips for a personal flare.