Store bought cereals are loaded with tons of unhealthy ingredients that may be detrimental to the health. Being a mom of three young children, I strongly believe in nourishing them with foods that are pure, nutritious and delicious. I have come to realize that we are what we eat, and our bodies do not deserve to be fed certain food ingredients. I feel guilty having bought store bought cereals, although I tried buying the best of them. Even the best of the best is still loaded with tons of sugar and some kind of preservatives I would rather stay away from. Making my own granola is one of the best accomplishments I have because my family loves it and would not even trade it for those on the store shelves. Try my homemade granola cereal and your family will thank you! Enjoy with yogurt, as snack or as a perfect meal.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups uncooked organic rolled oats
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup walnut meats
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup Raisins*
- 2 tsp Cinnamon**
- 1 cup flax seeds
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup Maple Syrup*** Add more if desired
- 1 cup Coconut Oil
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 F.
- Mix the dry (without raisins and flax seeds) and wet ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
- Spread the mixture into a baking dish. Press down with a spatula then create a hole in the middle of the granola.
- Bake until golden/brown, for about 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool completely. Add raisins and flax seeds.
- Store in an airtight container placed in a room temperature area.
Tips
- *Can substitute with the same measurement of dried cranberries, dried figs, or cacao nibs.
- **Can substitute with the same measurement of nutmeg, ginger powder, turmeric + black pepper, or cacao powder.
- ***Can substitute with the same measurement of honey or molasses.
- Add healthy chocolate chips for extra goodness.
***Always choose organic produce when available. This will help you avoid contamination due to pesticides and other genetically modified organisms along with their unpleasant side effects.
