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Toasted Coconut Granola

Granola can be a good healthy food choice… if you choose the right one.

There are hundreds of granola options out there; and reading the food labels can help you decide which one is right for you. A good rule of thumb when reading a label is to check if the first one or two ingredients are a word you can’t pronounce or sugar. If that’s the case with your granola, there’s absolutely a better nutrient rick option for you. One such option is making your own.

Granola is one of the easiest recipes to prepare for yourself. This recipe is a great starting ground that could easily be adapted to suit your taste, so feel free to play around with it.

But be warned: This stuff is extremely good/addictive, so be aware of your serving size. Foods like granola are calorie dense; and too much of a good thing can sabotage your caloric intake. I recommend using granola as a topping for your yogurt or oatmeal as opposed to having a full meal of it. This is a good way to ensure that you’re not overdoing it. Another option is to enjoy your granola as an on-the-go snack. Before you do though, make sure that you portion it out into smaller containers to ensure that you don’t go overboard. Like I said, this stuff is addictive. ????

Enjoy!

 

Toasted Coconut Granola

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time:  20 minutes – 2 hours (I explain why below!)

Makes: Approximately 4-5 cups

Serving Size: 1/4 cup

 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Shredded Coconut
  • ¼ cup Coconut Oil
  • ½ cup Buckwheat Cereal
  • ⅓ cup Pumpkin Seeds
  • ⅓ cup Sunflower Seeds
  • ⅓ cup Chia Seeds
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans
  • 1 Tbsp Cinnamon
  • 3 Tbsp Honey

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven.
    • Option One : Bake @ 200 degrees for 2 hours (stirring occasionally)
    • Option Two : Bake @ 350 degrees for 20 minutes (stirring every 3 minutes) *This accounts for the difference in cooking times
  2. Combine dry ingredients and pour onto baking sheet with edge.
  3. Pour melted coconut oil evenly over dry ingredients and stir.
  4. Drizzle honey over mixture and gently stir and redistribute granola evenly in pan.
  5. Bake until granola is a light golden brown.  See baking times above.
  6. Allow baked granola to cool completely.
  7. Store in an airtight container and enjoy within 2 weeks!

 

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