I love starting my day with homemade granola, plain greek yogurt and fresh fruit (or frozen blueberries.) For me it’s a perfect mix of carbs, protein and fat; and it tastes delicious. Feel free to use different seeds (or nuts) and spices as long as you keep the ratios about the same. Look for old fashioned oats (not quick, instant or thick), and use gluten free ones if you want a gluten free granola. Use the lesser amount of brown sugar (or none!) if you don’t like it sweet.
Ingredients:
4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1/2 cup sesame seeds (or hemp)
1/2 cup flax seeds (or chia)
1 tsp kosher salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup olive or canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
Mix first 8 ingredients in a large bowl.
Heat honey, oil and vanilla in a saucepan until warm and whisk gently to combine. Pour over dry ingredients and stir to combine thoroughly.
Pour granola onto a rimmed sheet pan and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes, stirring and turning trays around after 20 minutes point. Granola should be golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool on sheet pan. It will seem a little soft but will crisp up as it cools.
Store in an airtight container.
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