Although granola has a healthy image, many granolas are actually full of sugar and oil. This granola is perfect for individuals on low-fat diets, it contains no added fats and still tastes great (thanks to the coconut and almond butter). You can also substitute or add in you favorite nuts or dried fruits to suit your taste.
Put the maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla, in a blender and blend until smooth.
3
Combine oats, coconut nuts and salt and in a mixing bowl, then add the blended ingredients and mix together until all is evenly coated.
4
Pour on a cookie sheet, put in the oven for 20 minutes or until it is Golden and crunchy.
5
Store in an airtight container when cool.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings
Serving size
½ cup
Amount per serving
Calories247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9.4g13%
Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium26mg2%
Total Carbohydrate34.6g13%
Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein6.1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Ingredients
3cupsoats
2tbspvanilla extract
⅓cupmaple syrup
1pinchsalt
½cupcoconut flakes
⅔cupcashews or nut of choice
⅓cupalmond butter
Directions
1
Preheat the oven at 300˚F.
2
Put the maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla, in a blender and blend until smooth.
3
Combine oats, coconut nuts and salt and in a mixing bowl, then add the blended ingredients and mix together until all is evenly coated.
4
Pour on a cookie sheet, put in the oven for 20 minutes or until it is Golden and crunchy.
AuthorLife and Health Network