Homemade Classic Granola

This Homemade Classic Granola is packed with whole grains, nuts, and have no added sugar! This recipe is fool-proof I promise. I love topping off my Greek yogurt parfaits with this granola. This recipe makes roughly 4 1/2 cups of granola, making each serving a little over 1/4 cup. I love making granola from scratch so I know exactly what is going into it. Pre-packaged granola from your typical grocery store is packed with sugar, artificial flavors, corn syrup, etc. I hope you give this recipe a try and it becomes a new favorite!

I love making granola from scratch so I know exactly what is going into it. Pre-packaged granola from your typical grocery store is packed with sugar, artificial flavors, corn syrup, etc. I hope you give this recipe a try and it becomes a new favorite!

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Ingredients

• Oats – You will need 2 cups of old fashioned rolled oats.
• Almonds – 1 cup chopped almonds.
• Pecans – 1/4 cup of pecans, chopped. My favorite pecans are by the brand Rancho Pecana. You can find them online and it’s so much cheaper to buy in bulk from them than in your local grocery store!
• Pecan Four – You can use any kind of nut flour, such as almond too. I used 1/4 cup.
• Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon for flavor, or to taste.
• Nutmeg – 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste.
• Brown Swerve – You can use any sweetener of choice or none at all (I used 2 tablespoons). I personally love Swerve because it is a zero-calorie, low-glycemic sweetener that measures cup-for-cup to sugar. It’s completely safe and natural, with no artificial ingredients, preservatives or flavors. You can purchase Brown Swerve off of Amazon here.
• Salt – 1/4 teaspoon, for flavor.
• Vanilla Extract – 1 tablespoon, for flavor.
• Syrup – 1/4 cup of your favorite type of sugar-free breakfast syrup.
• Coconut Oil – 1/4 cup of organic coconut oil, melted.

How To Make It

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, melt your coconut oil in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Mix in the sugar free syrup and vanilla extract. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chopped almonds, chopped pecans, pecan flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well to combine.
4. Pour the coconut oil mixture over your oat/nut mixture.
5. Pour your granola onto your prepared baking sheet. Spread the granola out into one single layer.
6. Bake for 30 minutes. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then break up the granola into as big or small pieces as you would like.

How To Store Leftovers

Store your leftover protein granola in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.

Benefits of some of the Ingredients

• Oats – Oats are one of the healthiest grains on earth. They’re gluten-free, whole grain, and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Oats have been proven to be directly linked to weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease.
• Pecans – Pecans are a good source of calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which help lower blood pressure. Most of the fat found in pecans is a type called monounsaturated fat. Eating foods with monounsaturated fat can help lower levels of bad cholesterol.
• Coconut oil – Some benefits of coconut oil include improved skin, oral health, and weight loss potential. The MCT’s in coconut oil have fat-burning properties!
• Egg Whites – Egg whites are low in fat, low in cholesterol, and full of protein, which helps you stay fuller longer!

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