This homemade granola is accurately delicious. You can enjoy it plain over milk or smoothie bowls, or add some milk, spices and fruit to make a quick batch of overnight oats.
BENEFITS:
Oats are a good source of fiber. However, there are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber, like beta-glucan, lowers total cholesterol and dense LDL/bad cholesterol particles, along with blood glucose levels. We can find soluble fiber in oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, plus some fruit and vegetables. The other type of fiber is insoluble, which scrapes and cleans out the digestive tract. We can find insoluble fiber in whole grains, wheat bran, and vegetables. Comparatively, both types of fibers are needed for gut health.
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 c organic rolled oats
- 1/2 c cacao powder
- 1 tbsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 c walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 c pumpkin seeds
- 3/4 c honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 c raisins (set aside)
METHOD:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, except the raisins
- Mix until clumps of granola are formed
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Spread out a thin layer of the mixture over baking sheet
- Bake for 20 minutes
- Remove from oven
- Add the raisins
- Let the granola cool for about 10 minutes to dry and harden
Bless your food and enjoy!
This homemade granola keeps well in a closed glass container in the fridge or pantry for at least 3 days.
If you try this recipe, I would love to hear your thoughts.
Much Love,
Cami