Vegan Honey Vanilla Granola
- By BlenditUp
Vegan Honey Vanilla Granola
Category
Granola Bar
Servings
2
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Author:
BlenditUp
ORGANIC OATS
This grain contains a specific type of antioxidant known as avenanthramides which boost the production of nitric oxide which, in turn, helps to lower and stabilize blood pressure. These provide anti-inflammatory benefits and may improve circulation.
WALNUTS
Studies have shown that eating walnuts can help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in particular, but also lower your cholesterol overall.
ALMONDS
Almonds help your ticker stay healthy. They lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and are packed with vitamin E, magnesium and potassium, which helps oxygen and nutrients flow more freely through the blood. We know hearts represent love, so show your ticker some lovin' with almonds.
PECANS
Pecans are a natural, high-quality source of protein that contains very few carbohydrates and no cholesterol and are naturally sodium-free
CINNAMON
Cinnamon helps in losing weight by suppressing appetite, regulating blood sugar levels and speeding up metabolism.
COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil helps bolster your skin's protective barrier layer, trapping moisture inside and keeping skin supple and hydrated.
VANILLA
Sweet, warm, rich aroma of vanilla not only soothes the palate, it also calms the mind; and vanilla extract also restores skin.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds or pecans)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup coconut oil
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1/3 cup @BlenditUp vegan honey
1 tbsp vanilla
Directions
To begin, preheat your oven to 300 and line a baking pan with parchment paper
In a large mixing bowl, add your dry ingredients (oats, nuts, cinnamon) and stir them together
In a small, microwave-safe bowl, add your coconut oil and microwave till melted (about 1 minute). Add your vegan honey, whisk them together, and microwave them again till they are very warm (about another 30-60 seconds). Add your vanilla and whisk again
Pour your wet ingredients over your dry ingredients, and stir till all of your oats and nuts are covered entirely. Pour your granola onto your pan and spread it out into one, thin, even layer. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or till the edges are just starting to gain a bit of color. The granola will get crunchy as it cools.
Let granola cool entirely, before breaking it up into pieces