Homemade Granola
A few months ago, I set up a Farmer's Market stand selling some homemade granola that I personally thought was quite delicious (and thankfully learned that the people thought so too!)
The thing about store bought granola is that it is most often packed with sh*t.
Artificial flavors, SUGAR, chemicals, oh my?!
These 3 things alone are slowly but surely increasing inflammation in your body and sending you on a blood sugar roller coaster.
It is tough out there on the cereal aisle.
And now that I've scared you, you're probably thinking “but what do I put on my yogurt?!!!”
This homemade granola takes 20 minutes to make, has a protein, carb, and fat to keep the blood sugar from spiking, and will give you peace of mind with all clean ingredients.
Before I give you the recipe, I do want to give credit to the original mastermind of this trusty, wholesome snack. Every once in a while I dig back into my own health coaching archives to find some recipes that I can't let go of. This is one of them, and was made by my own former health coach who no longer works in the industry, but her clean recipes still hit. I added a little fall flair to hers and I hope you enjoy it!!
BLOOD SUGAR FRIENDLY GRANOLA
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups GF Oats
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup chopped nuts
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
2 servings vanilla protein powder (I love the brand Ancient Nutrition)
8 chopped dates
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup coconut sugar
¼ cup melted coconut oil
⅓ cup nut butter (cashew, pb, almond)
½ tbsp vanilla
½ tbsp cinnamon
½ tbsp kosher salt
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients and make sure it is all evenly coated.
Add in the wet ingredients
Spread out evenly on a sheet pan and cook for 10 minutes.
Take out and break apart. Put back in for 3 more minutes.
Let cool and then break into pieces.
ENJOY!
I hope you are beginning to see that nutritious food never has to be dull and boring. Ditch the processed ingredients and find more connection around the table, flavor, and energy through your food.
I'm taking new clients this month and if you are still thinking “I can piece things together through social media and ChatGPT," but its been over 6 months with no results, then this is your sign to Apply to Work with me!
If you try this recipe, tag me on social media!! I love seeing your kitchens!
