My morning routine just got so much better since I discovered this super easy and healthy granola recipe. It has become a small obsession and not just in the a.m. – I have a jar tucked inside my office drawer too for impromptu cravings any time of day. Not only is it a cinch to make and only takes 30 minutes, it calls for just a few staple ingredients and tastes wonderful without any sugar or gluten so it’s a thousand times better for you than those store-bought versions.
Like so many people I have a sweet tooth when waking up and this can lead to bad choices when it comes to the first meal of the day. Having this simple mix of shredded coconut and sprouted nuts handy is a life savior and really the ideal breakfast since the protein and good fats keep you going until lunch.
Whether eaten on its own, with milk or over Greek yoghurt (my personal choice), this crunchy mix has a light sweetness from the coconut oil and requires nothing else, though you can easily add dried fruits or even dark chocolate in moderation to suit your own taste. It’ll keep for at least a month in a closed jar but I doubt you’ll be able to stretch it for that long. Honestly the best feel-good and addictive snack I’ve had in a while and the best way to kiss those candy cravings goodbye!
Coco-Nutty Granola
Recipe from I Quit Sugar
Active time: 5 minutes
Total time: 25-35 minutes
Makes 5 cups
3 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
2 cups of a mix (or as you please) of almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds (preferably sprouted), roughly chopped
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5-7 tablespoons coconut oil or butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown rice syrup (optional – I personally don’t sweeten my granola and thought this recipe didn’t need it either, up to you)
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and line a baking tray with baking paper. Combine all the ingredients, then spread evenly on a tray.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden, turning halfway through the cooking time. I like to bake mine until quite dark—the darker it is, the crunchier. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, then eat while it’s still crispy.
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