High-Protein, High-Fiber Granola Recipe Powers You Up With Taste, Not Refined Sugar (8 Ingredients) by Jan Mostrom
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Homemade granola is a great way to power up your family with nutrition. And you'll never want store-bought granola again after you try this easy, delicious granola recipe that's loaded with taste, not refined sugar.
Want to make this high-fiber, high-protein, lower-sugar granola recipe for your family? Here is your short shopping list of wholesome ingredients: rolled oats (regular or gluten-free), grapeseed oil or coconut oil, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts), flax seeds, ground cinnamon and dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, apricots). If you want it gluten-free, just be sure to buy gluten-free oats.
This sweet, crunchy homemade granola is perfect for breakfast or a snack to give you energy later in the day. Be sure to check out the health benefits of granola, the health benefits of dried fruit, the health benefits or nuts and the health benefits of oats.
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 (makes about 6 cups)
Ingredients
- 5 cups rolled oats or gluten-free oats
- 3/4 cup grapeseed oil (or coconut oil)
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup slivered almonds (or walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup flax seeds
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (or to taste)
- 1 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, apricot pieces, etc.)
Here's how to make it:
- Mix oats, oil, maple syrup and vanilla together well and place on a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper (not necessary, but makes clean-up easier).
- Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F, stirring well every 10 minutes.
- For the last 10 minutes of baking, add the flax seeds.
- When browned to your liking, remove from oven and sprinkle with cinnamon to taste, and add the dried fruit. Top with your favorite berries, yogurt or milk, and enjoy your healthy homemade granola! Store the granola in an airtight container.
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Grape seed and Flax have so many wonderful benefits .. and the almonds for protein!!
( any of our nut allergy friends maybe can sprinkle in protein powder instead )