Healthy Granola
MY HEALTHY GRANOLA RECIPE (KIDS LOVE IT TOO!)
Every other week I make a batch of this granola - I’ve made it for years and my family loves it. We eat it plain, over yogurt or a thick smoothie, with milk, or with fruit and honey! This recipe is extremely versatile - I sprinkled this granola on top of my healthy pumpkin muffins and it added the perfect crunch!
I love this recipe because it can be adapted to your family’s preferences; don’t care for coconut? Don’t add it! Love walnuts over almonds? Add those instead! And depending on what seeds I have on hand I’ll add those in as well (pepitas and sunflower seeds are my go to). This recipe contains heart healthy fats! I use olive oil rather than vegetable oil; the nuts, seeds, and olive oil provide beneficial fats that are great for your brain, heart, and hormone regulation.
A batch of granola takes less than 5 minutes to put together (and so much healthier than the store bought versions - check out the high sugar content on those!) and tastes delicious.
I store the granola in THESE jars (these pretty containers make it feel special AND esthetically pleasing!). Add a ribbon around the jar and this granola makes for a great hostess gift!
PERFECT, HEALTHY GRANOLA RECIPE download recipe here
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup raw almonds (lightly chopped)
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup raw pepitas
1/4 cup olive oil
2-3 T raw honey
1 1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
pinch of salt
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGRESS
LINE A 13 X 9 PAN WITH PARCHMENT PAPER
TOSS ALL INGREDEINTS TOGETHER, MIX WELL. POUR ONTO BAKING SHEET AND PLACE IN OVEN, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY UNTIL THE GRANOLA IS LIGHTLY TOASTED AND GOLDEN BROWN - 20-24 MIN.
PULL FROM OVEN, STIR MIXTURE ON THE PAN, AND ALLOW TO COOL COMPLETELY.
STORE IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER + ENJOY!
Recipe notes:
I use this organic coconut
I use these oats - I prefer to use sprouted oats but any old fashioned oats will do. Do not use quick oats for this recipe.
Here and here are ribbons I have on hand to make this a quick hostess or just because gift!
Try to find local raw honey for optimum health benefits!
*if your granola isn’t crunchy, place it back in the oven at 400 for 5 min