Super Granola Recipe
A good granola recipe not only tastes great, but provides nutrients to your body that you need to stay healthy and strong. This granola recipe certainly fits that description. This granola recipe is loaded with nuts, oats, and sunflower seeds which contain nutrition which is essential for maintaining good health. The nutrition in this granola recipe includes plenty of protein, fiber, vitamin E, folate, phosphorous, and many more. This granola recipe provides a great way to enjoy a satisfying, great-tasting meal, without the guilt which accompanies fatty, sugary treats. Instead, as you enjoy this granola recipe you can know that you are providing your body with healthy nutrients which will keep you strong and active, and are great for maintaining your body's health.
Time: 45 min.
Makes: 3 cups
Granola Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup coconut, shredded
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp butter, unsalted
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Granola Recipe Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Melt butter with salt in small saucepan, low heat
- add pecans
- Raise to medium heat stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
- Stir in honey and bown sugar, reduce to low heat
- Remove from heat
- stir in vanilla
- Combine oats, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and coconut in large bowl
- Add liquid mixture to dry mixture and mix well
- Spread evenly on baking sheet
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally
- Allow to cool
Be sure to try different types of nuts or fruit to keep this granola recipe interesting to you. There is nothing wrong with adjusting the ingredients in this healthy granola recipe to reflect personal tastes appropriately. Just make sure to substitute items on this granola recipe with items which will provide the nutritional value that your body needs.