Howe to Health

Dairy-free | Gluten-free | No refined sugar

Can’t find a store-bought granola without excess added sugar, processed seed oils and gums? Try making this at home.

Ditch the heavily processed store-bought versions and try my super simple vanilla nut granola! Bonus: it makes your entire house smell amazing. This is my go-to healthy snack when I’m craving a sweet and salty combo. I serve it with greek yogurt and fresh fruit for a balanced breakfast or combine it with almond milk and dark chocolate chips as a satisfying dessert. This lasts up to 3 weeks in an airtight container, but I’m lucky if it lasts a week with my roommate and boyfriend around…

What you’ll need

• 3 cups organic gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 cup raw mixed nuts
• 1/2 cup hemp seeds
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine oats, nuts, hemp seeds, chia seeds, cinnamon and sea salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, place coconut oil in the microwave for approximately 1 minute until melted. Whisk in honey and vanilla extract.
4. Add coconut oil, honey and vanilla mixture into your dry ingredients. Stir until oats and nuts are evenly coated.
5. Spread mixture onto your lined baking sheet in one thin, even layer. Gently press down with a spatula.
6. Bake for 20-23 minutes, until the edges start to brown. Stir halfway through (10-12 minutes). For a crispy and extra-clumpy granola, pat down the stirred granola with a spatula.
7. Let cool entirely before breaking into pieces. At least 1 hour, but I leave mine covered overnight.
8. Enjoy on its own or as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal and ice cream!

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