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    Vanilla Almond Granola Recipe

    Vanilla Almond Granola Recipe

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    Homemade Vanilla Almond Granola  

    Servings: 4-5 cups Serving Size: ½ Cup  

    Can store for 3 weeks. Bake Time: 25 Minutes 

    Prep Time: 10 Minutes  

    Ingredients: 

    3 cups old-fashioned oats

    2 Tbsp. brown sugar

    ¼ cup coconut or sunflower oil 

    ¼ cup honey

    1 tsp. vanilla 

    ½ cup sliced almonds

    Optional Ingredients:  

    ½ cup wide cut coconut 

    ¼ cup sunflower seeds 

    ¼ cup dried fruit of choice

    Preparation:  

    1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line edged baking sheet with 

        parchment paper. 

    2. Mix rolled oats and brown sugar together. 

    3. In separate bowl, whisk together the oil, honey and vanilla. 

    4. Pour wet mixture over dry mixture and stir to coat thoroughly.  

    5. Add in chopped almonds. (Add optional seeds) 

    6. Spread on baking sheet bake for 25 minutes.  

    7. Stir frequently (every 5 minutes) to ensure even baking. It should 

        be golden brown when it is done.  

    8. Add any dried fruit or coconut after finished baking. (Optional) 

    9. Let it cool on the baking sheet and break up any large pieces. 

    10. Store in an airtight container and Enjoy! 

    NOTES:

    Recipe for Yogurt Parfait (pg. 50-52) or pair with ½ cup of non-fat Greek yogurt or low or non-fat milk with a ½ medium sliced banana.

     

    Nutrition Facts: 

    Total Calories: 230 cals 

    Total Fat: 10 g 

    Saturated Fat: 5 g 

    Protein: 6 g 

    Total Carbohydrate: 30 g 

    Dietary Fiber: 3 g 

    Sodium: 0 mg