Heart Healthy Granola
Updated May. 29th, 2024
Start your morning with a heart-healthy dose of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Eating only one serving of this mixture, or a ¼ cup for those who measure – will get 19 grams of healthy fats, 7 grams of fiber and 10 grams of protein. Omega fats help lower your blood pressure and cleanse your arteries, while fiber lowers your cholesterol and helps to keep you regular. With a delicious taste to boot, what more you could possibly ask for from your granola?
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Egg Free
- Sugar Free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients:
| dry | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup raw walnuts | ½ cup almond flour | 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1 cup raw almonds | ½ cup ground flax seed | 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg |
| 1 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds with shell removed) | ¼ cup coconut sugar | ¼ teaspoon himalayan rock salt |
| wet | ||
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup apple juice | 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract | |
| 2 tablespoon chia seed | 2 tablespoon coconut oil, melted |
| extras | |
|---|---|
| 10 dried apricots, cut into bite-sized pieces | 8 honey dates, pitted and cut into bite-sized pieces |
| ½ cup dried cranberries | ¼ cup hemp seeds |
Directions
Overnight instructions: In a large mason jar, place your walnuts, almonds and pepitas. Cover with water and soak overnight.
Preheat oven to 300F- Empty mason jar contents into a strainer, rinse with cold water and use a clean clothe to dry. Transfer mixture to a cutting board and do a rough chop. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine your dry ingredients together and stir to combine. Adding in your soaked nuts last.
- In a small bowl, combine your wet ingredients together and mix thoroughly.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients together into one bowl, mix well.
- Spread mixture onto a lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for one hour. Note: keep one eye on the oven. Flip the mixture regularly, and be sure to remove the granola after the liquid is gone, as it can burn quickly.
- Remove from oven, and add in your extras. Store in a glass jar once its fully cooled!
Make It This Way
You can really have fun changing up the “extras” in this recipe. Try carob chips, cacao nibs, raisins, figs, extra seeds, goji berries, aronia berries – just use your imagination and be sure to add in superfoods to give it a nutritional kick.
Try This
Try this granola as a crunchy topping for oatmeal, yogurt, chia seed pudding or salads.
This heart healthy granola is the perfect addition to your morning breakfast routine! It pairs great with yogurt, or on top of oatmeal even. I love how crunchy granola is and I specifically love that this granola recipe is packed with omega 3 and omega 6 as well as healthy fats and fibers! These are such great things to have in the morning to start your day with a great and healthy breakfast that keeps you feeling full and energized!