So rather than running to the grocery store and buying their version of "Healthy" Granola (which is truly packed with un-needed sugars and preservatives), I decided to try and make my own.
I scoured the internet for versions of the stuff without a ton of added sugars and that would be super simple to make...I ended up finding some good looking recipes, but having limited ingredients I just decided to make up my own...and let me tell ya...it's so yummy!!
This would be a fantastic recipe to make with your kids as well, because not only is there not much to it, but it's also very healthy and tasty! They'll love to make it and then eat it up as a snack (or breakfast!)!
Here is my VERY minimal, SUPER simple recipe :)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Old Fashion Oats (not the quick cooking kind)
- 1/4 Cup 100% Pure Maple Syrup (not the kind with all the additives)
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 TBSP unpacked Brown Sugar (though I wish I had added 2)
- 1/4 Cup Wheat Germ (Optional)
- 1 oz Chopped Butter Toffee Almonds (Optional, but they add a great flavor and texture...these are Blue Diamond Brand)
- Ground Flax Seed (Optional, but it adds some great nutritional value to the granola)
- Preheat oven to 325ยบ. Put oats, wheat germ, flax, almonds, and cinnamon in bowl and mix around. Next add maple syrup and brown sugar and stir around until mixture is evenly coated.
- Spray baking sheet with oil and spread mixture out on pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring it up after about 12 minutes.
- Take out and enjoy! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
I thought I'd love mine for my yogurt the best, but actually, my favorite way so far has been with milk (it tastes like delicious, healthy cereal!)...I also love to just grab a handful as a snack in between meals.
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