Before we jump into another series next week (hint: medicinal weeds) I wanted to share a delicious, protein packed, healthy granola recipe that has become a family favorite around here. This granola is the perfect substitute for boxed cereals that can be taxing on your wallet as well as your body. We love to sprinkle this over our homemade greek yogurt (recipe to come for that soon) with fresh or frozen berries and chia seeds. I also use this to sprinkle over my spring mix salads with a vinaigrette or my yummy lemonade dressing.
Mix in a large bowl:
2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup chopped cashews
2 cups chopped almonds
1/4 cup flax seed
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
2 cups coconut flakes (make sure these are "real" coconut without additives and sugar)
3/4 cup sucanat, coconut palm sugar or dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp. Real salt
1 Tbsp. cinnamon or breakfast sprinkle
1/4 tsp. cardamom
I have two little helpers that love to use their hands to mix all the ingredients up.
2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup chopped cashews
2 cups chopped almonds
1/4 cup flax seed
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
2 cups coconut flakes (make sure these are "real" coconut without additives and sugar)
3/4 cup sucanat, coconut palm sugar or dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp. Real salt
1 Tbsp. cinnamon or breakfast sprinkle
1/4 tsp. cardamom
I have two little helpers that love to use their hands to mix all the ingredients up.
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In a separate glass measuring cup add:
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
2 tsp. vanilla
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Pour maple syrup mixture over the granola mixture and stir until completely coated. Pour into a coconut oil greased baking pan. Bake at 275 for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Let cool and then store in an airtight container.
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