I love to eat greek yogurt with blueberries drizzled in honey or maple syrup, then topped with homemade granola. It is packed full of great energy and will help you power through until lunch!
Homemade granola is full of yummy and natural ingredients that are great for your body and health. Unlike store bought alternatives it is less processed therefore your body is able to use and metabolize its goodness.
Ingredients:
-8 c of Old Fashioned Oats
-1 c sliced raw almonds
-1 c dried cranberries
-1 c Honey
-1 c 100% pure maple syrup
-1 c evoo (extra virgin olive oil)
-1/2 c water
-2 tbls 100% pure vanilla
-1 tbls fine ground sea salt
To Make:
Set oven to 350 degrees. Place dry oats in a large mixing bowl, and set aside the almonds and cranberries. In a large pot over medium heat bring all other ingredients to a boil stirring constantly. The liquid will double in size as it boils so it is very important to use a large pot and stir constantly so it doesn't boil over. Remove from heat and pour over the oats. Stir with a wooden spoon until completely coated and the oats have absorbed most of the moisture. Spray a large rimmed cookie sheet with cooking spray then spread the oats eavenly in a thin layer. It may take two batches depending on the size of your cookie sheet or oven. The granola cooks from the bottom so you will not notice a lot of browning on the top, that is why it is important to watch it closely so it does't burn. Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and using a large cookie spatula turn the granola without much breaking, return to oven and bake another 10-15 minutes. Add the almonds and flip one more time again baking it for 5-10 minutes. Stir in cranberries, place on two sheets of wax paper and allow to cool completely before transfering into an air tight container. Enjoy!
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