Vanilla Coconut Granola
I don’t know about you but I LOVE adding something crunchy to my smoothies and smoothie bowls. It makes me feel much more satisfied compared to if I were just to drink the smoothie.
Making granola from home is a great alternative to store-bought options because you can control exactly what goes into it and often times, it’s cheaper as a bulk recipe.
Many packaged granolas run high in the added sugar category, which has the potential to increase blood sugar levels quite rapidly. Without the addition of protein- or fibre-rich foods, this increased blood sugar level can then drop, causing large fluctuations that may result in fatigue, irritability, cravings, etc.
This Vanilla Coconut Granola is a fantastic addition to any smoothie, cereal, oatmeal or yogurt dish. It provides substantial protein and fibre along with a comforting taste that is sure to start your morning off in the best way.
Coconut Almond Granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with tin foil or a silicone baking sheet liner.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the oats, almonds, walnuts, flax seeds, chia seeds, coconut, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the coconut oil, maple syrup, almond butter and vanilla extract. Whisk together.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix together until everything is well incorporated.
- Pour the granola on the baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. If you want the granola to be crunchier, bake for another 5-10 minutes or so.
- Serve on top of yogurt, oatmeal, cereal or a smoothie bowl and enjoy!
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