Hello, hello and happy Friday my friends!

Today was the first day of my new weekly installment, Foodie Friday! I teamed up with Warren Sports and Fitness to bring you all a weekly Facebook live segment where I teach you guys fun, flavorful and healthy recipes that can be quickly whipped up in your kitchen!

This weeks Foodie Friday recipe can be made with simple ingredients found in your pantry. I’m sharing the quickest and easiest way to make healthy homemade granola from scratch! Granola is one of my all time favorite snacks because it is so versatile. You can add it to your favorite yogurt, use it to top off a summer smoothie bowl or eat it on its own! We love granola so much in our house, it’s become a weekly snack staple. Before we get into the recipe I wanted to give you guys a quick little rundown of the ingredients I’ve included in my recipe and why they make this granola healthier than its store bought counterparts.

Oats - Rich in fiber, loaded with antioxidants, reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol, stabilizes blood sugar, improved digestion and causes you to feel satisfied longer.

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes - Rich in fiber thus aiding in digestion. MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) found in coconut aid in better brain and memory function, boosts energy, lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels and aids in weight management.

Raw Pepitas - Linked to reducing risk of certain cancers, full of antioxidants, improves heart health, lowers blood sugar levels, high in magnesium, improves prostate and bladder health, high in fiber and may improve sleep.

Raw Walnut Halves - Rich in antioxidants, great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, promotes a healthy gut, lowers blood pressure, aids in Type II diabetes management as well as lowers the risk of becoming a Type II diabetic, supports weight management, decreases inflammation as well as aids in healthy brain function.

Chia Seeds - High in Omega-3 fatty acids, raises HDL (good) cholesterol, HIGH in fiber, loaded with antioxidants, very nutrient dense.

Cinnamon - Aids in lower blood sugar and reduces heart disease risk factors.

Sea Salt - Helps balance blood pressure.

Coconut Oil - Boosts your HDL (good cholesterol), aids in managing blood sugar, natural energy booster, aids in healthy liver function and improves digestion.

Pure Maple Syrup - Lower in glycemic index than processed sugar. This helps your insulin to spike less thus slowing down your bodies chances of converting sugar into fat.

Dried Cranberries - High in dietary fiber, antioxidants as well as vitamin A and C.

Not only is this recipe packed with so many nutrient rich ingredients, you can customize it with any ingredients that you like. If walnuts aren’t your thing, try adding almonds or pecans. Better yet add all three! Not a nut fan? Swap them out for another nutrient dense ingredient like sunflower seeds or flax seeds. Honestly you can add practically anything you like to create a delicious customizable sweet and salty snack that you can feel good about eating.

Enjoy!

- kaili

P.S. In case you missed my Foodie Friday Facebook Live you can watch it below.

Customizable Healthy Homemade Granola

Servings: 20 Prep Time: 5 Min Cook Time: 30 Min Total Time: 35 Min

Ingredients:

2 cups of old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/3 cup of raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1/3 - 1/2 cup of raw walnut halves
2 Tbs chia seeds
1/3 cup of unrefined coconut oil
1/3 cup of pure maple syrup
1/4-1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4-1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup of dried cranberries

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 300˚F. Add oats, coconut flakes, pepitas, walnuts, salt and cinnamon to a large bowl. Mix the dry ingredients together.
Add in melted coconut oil and pure maple syrup and mix until the dry ingredients are well coated.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or non stick foil*. Pour granola mix onto the baking sheet and spread out evenly. Bake at 300˚F for a total of 30 minutes. Be sure to take out the granola at 15 minutes and move it around. Before allowing it to cook the remaining 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool for 10-20 minutes to crisp up. Sore in an airtight container and enjoy up to 3 weeks!

Nutrition: 1/4 cup is 1 serving

Calories: 102 Total Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 4g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 30mg Potassium: 19mg Total Carbohydrates: 10g Dietary Fiber: 1g Sugar: 4g Protein: 2g

Notes:

*If you don’t have parchment paper or non stick foil, line your baking sheet with regular foil and lightly spray it with non stick spray.

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