Revamp Your Nutrition with a Delicious Twist
Are you ready to kick-start a healthier lifestyle? Look no further! This mouth-watering granola recipe is the perfect way to take control of your nutrition. With natural sweetness from bananas and a hint of optional stevia, this tasty treat is perfect for snacking on its own, adding to fruit parfaits, or mixing into homemade trail blends.
The Perfect Blend of Ingredients
To make this nutritious granola, you’ll need:
- 4 cups of rolled oats
- 1 cup of crunchy walnut pieces
- 2 teaspoons of warm cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of aromatic ground cloves
- 3 tablespoons of nutritious ground flaxseed
- 3 packets of stevia (optional)
- 1/4 cup of healthy coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups of mashed banana
- 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup of dried cranberries
Easy Steps to Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and get ready to bake!
- Mix and Match: Combine oats, walnuts, cinnamon, cloves, flaxseed, and stevia (if using) in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Melt and Mix: In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil over low heat. Add mashed banana and vanilla extract, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes.
- Combine and Coat: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined, coating as many oats as possible.
- Sweeten to Taste: Add a pinch more stevia and/or cinnamon if you prefer it sweeter.
- Bake to Perfection: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the oat mixture evenly. Bake for 30 minutes, then flip the granola over and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Cool and Crunch: Allow the granola to cool completely. Clusters should firm up and become crunchy.
- Add a Pop of Color: Stir in dried cranberries and store your delicious granola in air-tight containers for up to 4 weeks.
Get ready to indulge in a healthier snack that’s both tasty and nutritious!
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