Just Like Granny's Granola
Gluten-free and Dairy-free. Contains nuts and coconut.
Low in sugar. A great addition to yogurt or smoothie bowls!
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
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INGREDIENTS
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup cashews or almonds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup buckwheat groats
2 tbsp. ground flax (optional
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tbsp. honey (can be substituted for maple syrup)
Tips: For a little extra health boost, add ground flax!
You can add a little more coconut oil if you want a bit of a richer taste
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat oven to 300F
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Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper
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In a medium bowl mix together the oats, pumpkin seeds, buckwheat groats, salt, cinnamon, and flax if you are adding it.
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Crush the cashews into smaller pieces by either pulsing in a food processor or placing in a bag and smashing with a rolling pin (which can be fun!!)
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Add the nuts to the bowl
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In a small saucepan, add the coconut oil and honey.
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Heat on medium until the oil and honey have melted
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Remove and add to the granola mixture
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Blend well so that there are no dry sections.
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Spread out evenly over the whole baking sheet
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Place in oven on middle rack
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Bake for 20 -25 minutes stirring the granola around every 8-10 minutes
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before eating
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ENJOY!​​
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While still on the sheet, stir the granola to cool evenly so that it is ready to be stored. After 20-30 minutes you can store it in an airtight jar, kept in a cool dry cupboard for up to one week