Healthy Granola Recipe

Name: Healthy Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsweetened flaked coconut; 3 tablespoons flax seed oil, plus more for pan; 4 ½ cups old fashioned oats; ¼ cup flax seed; ½ cup unsalted pumpkin seeds; ¾ cup whole almond, coarsely chopped; 1 cup apple cider; ⅓ cup pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ½ cup dried cranberries; ¼ cup wheat germ

Servings: persons

¼ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
3 tablespoons flax seed oil, plus more for pan
4 ½ cups old fashioned oats
¼ cup flax seed
½ cup unsalted pumpkin seeds
¾ cup whole almond, coarsely chopped
1 cup apple cider
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup wheat germ

1
Heat oven to 350.
2
Place coconut on ungreased sheet, and toast until light golden, about 6 minutes.
3
Set aside to cool.
4
Reduce oven temperature to 300.
5
Lightly oil two baking pans.
6
In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flaxseeds, wheat germ, pumpkinseeds, and almonds; set aside.
7
In a small saucepan, bring cider to a boil; cook until liquid has reduced to 1/2 cup, about 7 minutes.
8
Stir in oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract.
9
Remove pan from heat, pour liquid over oat mixture, and combine thoroughly.
10
Divide mixture between baking pans, and bake until golden brown, about 40 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
11
Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
12
Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in dried cranberries and toasted coconut.
13
Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
14
You may also add an optional 1/2 cup dried mission figs, quartered lengthwise.

884

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup unsweetened flaked coconut, 3 tablespoons flax seed oil, plus more for pan, 4 ½ cups old fashioned oats, ¼ cup flax seed, and more.

Yes, Healthy Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Granola

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