Make healthy homemade granola
Granola is one of my favorite snacks. It's healthy, full of great protein and fruits, and goes well at any time of day.
But I hate having to carve through the plastic bags of it that all end up in the dumpster. So what's the solution? Make your own of course!
Healthy homemade granola
Ingredients:
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (use your favorites, such as raisins, bananas, craisins, and blueberries. If you have old fruit starting to go bad, dehydrate it yourself and add it in!)
- 1 cup crushed nuts (use your favorites, such as peanuts, cashews, pecans, and almonds)
- 1/2 cup seeds (use your favorites, such as flax, chia, sunflower, and hemp)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Combine all dry ingredients and mix gently
- Add in wet ingredients and mix until evenly coated
- Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat
- Bake until golden, 20-25 minutes
- Let it cool, and enjoy
- Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months
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