Heart-Healthy Nutty Granola
Start your day with a nutritious crunch by making this Heart-Healthy Nutty Granola, a homemade breakfast option packed with wholesome goodness. Bursting with superfoods like almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and ground flaxseed, this granola is naturally sweetened with honey and features the warm, fragrant notes of cinnamon and vanilla. Toasted to perfection in the oven, it delivers a delightful combination of crisp oats and chewy dried fruits, including cranberries and apricots. Crafted with olive oil for a heart-smart touch, this versatile granola is ideal for sprinkling over yogurt, pairing with milk, or enjoying as a stand-alone snack. With its quick prep time and long shelf life, this easy recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthier, homemade take on store-bought granola.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup ground flaxseed
- 0.5 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup dried apricots, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, ground flaxseed, and coconut flakes.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and olive oil. Heat until the mixture is smooth and fluid, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the honey and olive oil mixture over the dry ingredients. Add the cinnamon and salt, and stir until everything is well coated.
Spread the mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.
Once cooled, stir in the dried cranberries and chopped dried apricots.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 358.7 g | 460% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.4 g | 367% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1278 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 474.8 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 90.7 g | 324% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.7 g | ||
| Protein | 142.4 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 870 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 39.0 mg | 217% | |
| Potassium | 5361 mg | 114% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
