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Healthy Granola

Do you love granola? Do you turn a blind eye to the fact that store-bought granola are full of refined sugar, refined oil and preservatives? This granola recipe is for you! It will makes the perfect breakfast, snack or base for many desserts. Once you’ve tried this homemade granola, you won’t go back to store-bought granola! It is super easy to make and sustainable if you buy your ingredients in bulk! All in one 🙂 Hope this granola recipe becomes your new favorite. Ready to start?

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Healthy Granola ingredients

Oats

Oat is a whole-grain cereal mainly grown in North America and Europe. It is a very good source of fiber and are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Nuts &/or Seeds

Nuts and seeds are healthy snack options. They’re usually high in a healthy type of fat (monounsaturated fat, omega-6 and omega-3) and are a good source of fiber, protein, vitamin E and magnesium.

You have plenty of nuts options including almonds, pistachios, pecans, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts…

And plenty of seeds options including sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, hempseed, sesame seeds, …

Unrefined Oil

The oil will help the mix to crisp. I use extra virgin coconut oil because I love the taste. If you want your granola to be a little more on the savory side and/or if you’re watching your saturated fat intake, olive oil is a better choice!

Natural Sweetener

I love honey but you can also use maple or agave syrup.

Spices

For the spices you also have plenty of options such as cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, lavender, cardamon, anise, …

Dried Fruits

Dried fruit lends some extra sweetness and chewy texture. You still here have plenty of option depending on your taste: dates, raisins, cranberries, chopped dried apricots, dried cherries, dried pineapple, dried coconut, …

Other mix that can be added

Finally, you can also add citrus zest before cooking, chocolate crips after cooking or coconut flakes in the middle of the cooking!

Healthy Granola

5 from 1 vote
Difficulty: Easy
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes

Ingredients

  • 200 gr Oats

  • 100 gr Mixed nuts

  • 100 gr Mixed seeds

  • 3 spoons of coconut oil

  • 3 spoons of honey

  • 1 pinch Sea salt

  • 2 pinch of cinnnamon

  • 75 gr dry fruits

  • 20 gr of grated coconuts

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, seeds, salt and spices. Stir to blend.
    For the nuts, I used almonds, hazelnuts & walnuts.
    For the seeds, I used pumpkins seeds & line seeds.granola step 1
  • Pour in the extra virgin coconut oil and honey. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated.
  • Pour the mixture onto a pan with a baking sheet. Use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
  • Bake until lightly golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Do not hesitate to mix halfway. Add the grated coconuts after 15 minutes.
  • Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed. It should take at least 30 minutes.
  • Top with the dried fruit (and/or optional toppings such as chocolate chips, coconut flakes, ..). Stir it around with a spoon.
  • You can keep the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks.healthy granola
  • ENJOY!!

Notes

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