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Honey Coconut Granola

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honey nut granola 4I love granola, but the store bought versions are full of sugar and unhealthy fats. This homemade granola is BY FAR more tasty and healthy than any store-bought granola I have tried. Here’s why:

Old fashioned rolled oats: A whole grain high in soluble fiber, which has been shown to reduce “bad” cholesterol. Has a low glycemic index, so it is good for blood sugar control.

Natural sweetener: I used honey and unsweetened applesauce. Many store-bought granola’s use a large amounts of refined sugars. The bottom line: even though honey is natural, it is still sugar. Try to use less of any sugar source (ie. maple syrup, honey, agave nectar, brown sugar) in a any recipe.

Healthy fats: I used unrefined coconut oil. Many store-bought granola’s have palm oil, an unhealthy fat. The bottom line: use a variety of oils in your diet, not just coconut oil. Grapeseed oil, avocado oil, and olive oil are all very heart healthy and can be substituted in this recipe.

Nuts and seeds: Use any combination of nuts and seeds, as long as they’re unsalted and unroasted. I always use ground flaxseeds in baking. They’re packed with fibre and heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Chia seeds are also a very nutritious addition to this recipe.

Store in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

I had the incredible opportunity to be interviewed on CBC Vancouver last night. I featured this recipe in my healthy snacks segment. Click here to view my segment.

 

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Honey Coconut Granola

Honey Coconut Granola

Ingredients

3 cups large flake rolled oats
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
2 tbsp ground chia seeds
1 cup nuts, mixed (I used hazelnuts, pecans and almonds)
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup liquid honey
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

    Preheat oven to 300 F.
    In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, salt, whole and ground flaxseeds, nuts and dried coconut. Add the remainder of the ingredients to the bowl, except for the cranberries, and stir until combined
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread granola mixture evenly over pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, taking pan out to stir halfway through.
    Let granola completely cool before transferring to a container. This will allow the granola to clump together.
    Sprinkle dried cranberries on top once cooled.
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Carolyn Berry

Welcome! I’m Carolyn, a Vancouver based registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, marathon runner and foodie. My passion is creating simple and nourishing recipes to share with you! I hope you enjoy looking around.

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