Sweet & Seedy GranolaWe eat a lot of granola around here. Mark turns it into cereal (which for him is a nightly indulgence) and I top my smoothies with it (which is pretty much a daily occurrence as well #noshame). While I love my Winter Spiced Granola, Mark prefers a more classic flavor. So last week I set off to create a solid, classic granola. This was the winner.
A pet peeve of mine is when granola isn’t “clumpy”. I love those big, chewy, clusters. And when milk is poured over the granola (in Mark’s case), it’ll stay crunchy-er longer than the “non-clumpy” granola. So, you guessed it - this granola is super “clumpy”.
I also did my best not to use any “weird” ingredients. I seriously wanted to create a recipe that anyone with a kitchen and pantry staples could whip up and feel good about eating. Sure, there is sweetener in this, but I promise, it is still much better for you than the granola you will find on the shelves of Target. It is 100% naturally sweetened, whole-foods based, and packed with healthy fats (which are great for you, and also very satisfying). This granola is a healthy treat that will make you feel full, provide you lots of energy, and give you zero shame when eating it. Give this super easy granola a try and let me know what you think! Sweet & Seedy Granola
Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free | Makes about 8 cups Ingredients:
*You can find raw seeds in most natural foods stores. Trader Joes carries them the cheapest I've found. You can also use toasted seeds, but I've found that the flavors mesh best when the seeds are raw. If you do happen to use toasted seeds, ensure they are unsalted or leave out the salt in the recipe. **If you don't have ground flaxseed on hand, you could sub your favorite type of flour (spelt, almond, coconut, etc.) results may vary though. |