I was on the hunt for a healthier granola recipe that did not include oats but couldn't seem to find one that suited our taste buds. After combining and tweaking several recipes, we finally landed on this . The taster of the house (that would be my love of 34 years!) has decided that this is the winner! The maple syrup gives this granola a nice flavor with a great crunch! It's also very flexible so make sure you read my notes at the end.
Throw a batch together and let me know what you think!
Low-Carb, Healthy GranolaOnly 5 minutes of prep time! Dump everything in a bowl and mix together:
- 1 and 1/2 cups chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup almond flour (I get mine here https://amzn.to/3uU2U1P )
- 3/4 cup coconut flakes (I get mine here https://amzn.to/3SSGmGw )
- 1/3 cup organic maple syrup (I get mine here https://amzn.to/3Ikxk0d )
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (I get mine here https://amzn.to/48Gazi5 )
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
- Optional: Chia seeds and chocolate chips ( I use Lakanto for chocolate chips https://amzn.to/3IqqdDm )
Spray cookie sheet with Avocado Oil. Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl then spread on a baking sheet in a thin layer. Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes. Do not over bake. Granola will set up and harden once out of the oven. I have always went to the 20 minute mark. Do not stir while baking. Let it cool then grab a wooden spoon or metal spatula to loosen it from the pan.
I love this as a snack but hubs has decided this is now his favorite cereal!
Personal Notes:
* I don't care for raw coconut because it is chewy, so I buy the big flakes toasted (not shredded) or I toast them myself
* I mix the nuts so it's a combination of whatever I have - almonds, cashews, pecans, pistachios, etc.
* Throw a tablespoon or so of Chia Seeds in for extra nutrition
* I make a separate batch for hubby because he prefers I add about 1/2 cup of Lily's Chocolate chips
* Make sure you use maple syrup not pancake syrup!
* I was out of sunflower seeds one time so I used pumpkin seeds - it's a versatile recipe!
* I sift my almond flour just to make sure there aren't any clumps
* Add a splash of vanilla for some extra flavor
*** You can make this a Keto granola by using a Keto approved sweetener
However you eat it, enjoy!
May your blessings be numerous ~ Rhonda
