Description
This Healthy Granola features a delightful blend of rolled oats, nuts, and seeds, sweetened with maple syrup for a nourishing breakfast option. Quick to prepare and delicious, it’s perfect for those seeking easy homemade recipes to kick-start the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pecans or your favorite nut or seed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/3 cup avocado oil coconut or olive oil will also work
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking. Remember to press the granola down gently before finishing the baking process.
- Once golden brown and aromatic, remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely before breaking into pieces for storage.
Notes
You can customize the nuts and seeds based on your preferences.
Store the granola in an airtight container to keep it fresh for weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg