CRUNCHY MOM GRANOLA

This crunchy, nutrient-dense granola is packed with seeds, fiber, and healthy fats. Perfect for breakfast or snacking!

School safe recipe. 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups gluten-free oats

• 1 cup pumpkin seeds

• 2 tbsp flax seeds

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• ½ cup hemp seeds

• ¼ cup coconut flakes

• 1 tsp real salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ cup maple syrup

• ½ cup melted coconut oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 360°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.

3. Prepare Wet Ingredients – In a separate small bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine – Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.

5. Bake – Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer, press down with your spatula. Bake for 12 minutes. Stir and press down with your spatula, and bake for another 12 minutes.

6. Cool Completely – Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. It will crisp up as it cools.

7. Store & Enjoy – Once cooled, store in an airtight container. Enjoy with yogurt, with your favourite milk or plant-based milk, or as a snack on its own!

Optional add ons - Add in after baking.

1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped dates, dried cherries or chopped apricots.)

1/2 cup banana chips

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

1 TBSP cacao powder

The Nutty version 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups gluten-free oats

1 cup raw chopped almonds 

• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

• 1 tbsp flax seeds

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1/4 cup hemp seeds

• ¼ cup coconut flakes

• 1 tsp real salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ cup maple syrup

• ½ cup melted coconut oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract