Heart Healthy Granola is a go-to in our household and I’m sure it will be in your house too. I enjoy it because it makes for a healthy breakfast or snack, it only takes 30 minutes to make and only uses one bowl which means less cleanup for me. Carrington loves it because of the sweet blend that holds it all together.
This recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to start their day off right or have a mid-day pick-me-up that isn’t loaded with sugar.
Heart Healthy Granola is a great way to show your loved ones that you care about their health without making a big fuss. So, what are you waiting for? Go make some Heart Healthy Granola!
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Better Than Store Bought
Granola can be created in countless ways and trust me when I say this, once you begin to make it yourself at home, you won’t buy it at the grocery stores. In this recipe, we’re going to combine oats, flax, nuts, seeds, dried coconut and cranberries for tartness.
This Hearty Healthy Granola Is Easily Adaptable and Can Be Gluten-Free
If you have certain nut allergies or will be modifying your recipe to be gluten-free, you’ll want to choose gluten-free oats and nuts and seeds that work with your diet. Swap out the same measurements and you’re good to go.
In 1 bowl, add all of your dried ingredients except the coconut and cranberries. We leave these to the end so that they won’t burn in the oven. Once you’ve combined your desired ingredients, you’ll add in your mixture of oil, maple syrup and vanilla until your oats are fully coated.
Lay your entire mixture onto a baking sheet and place it in the oven for 22-25 minutes until it’s lightly golden brown. Stir it around halfway through and then remove it from the oven to sprinkle with coconut and cranberries.
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PrintHeart Healthy Granola
There are many granola recipes and this one for a Heart Healthy Granola is a go-to in our household. We enjoy this one because of its variety and the sweet blend that holds it all together.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 cups Old Fashioned Oats
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½ cup walnuts (whole or chopped)
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½ cup pumpkin seeds
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½ cup almonds (sliced, slivered, chopped or whole)
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3 tbsp ground flax
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½ cup melted coconut oil
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½ maple syrup
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¾ cup dried cranberries or goji berries
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½ cup coconut flakes
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1 tsp sea salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F ensuring oven rack is in the middle position. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl combine oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, almonds, ground flax, salt and cinnamon. Stir until blended. Note: Leave the coconut and cranberries until the end of baking or they will burn.
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Pour in the melted oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Mix well until oats and nuts are lightly coated. Pour the mixture onto the lined baking tray. Using a spatula or large spoon, spread granola into an even layer. Granola should be in a thick layer and the pan should be crowded. This will allow oats to clump together.
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Bake for 22-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Halfway through cooking stir and press down with spoon or spatula to create clumpy granola.
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Remove from heat and sprinkle cranberries and coconut on top. Let cool completely undisturbed (45 minutes). Granola will crisp up and clump as it cools.
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Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain the clumps or stir with a spoon if you prefer it loose.
Notes
Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks or in a sealed freezer bag for up to 4 months. If freezing let warm to room temp before using.
