A balanced granola that is great as a meal or a snack, anytime!
| Balance Factor | -3 |
| Prep Time | 20 mins |
| Cook Time | 50 mins |
| Passive Time | 50 mins |
| Serving Size | 1/2 cup |
| Servings |
1/2 cup servings
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Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 5 cups oats steel cut or rolled oats, dry
- 1 cup almonds chopped
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup wheat bran
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes or shreds
- 5 scoops protein powder
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Optional
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup raisins
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
Caramel Sauce
Optional
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Instructions
- Heat oven to 375F. Place oats on a large cookie sheet and toast for 15 mins.
- In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. When oats are toasted, add to dry ingredients.
- Put peanut butter and maple syrup in a separate glass bowl. Microwave on high for 1 min. Add milk, then egg and combine until it resembles caramel sauce.
- Add to dry ingredients and mix well. Press firmly onto the cookie sheet.
- Reduce oven to 325F and bake for 20 mins. Remove pan from oven and carefully break granola up with a spatula and return to oven for 15 mins.
- When granola has cooled, add cranberries and raisins and store in an air tight container for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Shan's Homemade Granola
Amount Per Serving (62g)
Calories 221
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
17%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 12mg
4%
Sodium 104mg
4%
Potassium 196mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates 22g
7%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 9g
Protein 10g
20%
Vitamin A
0.2%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
6%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.