Vanilla Almond Granola

Who LOVES granola as much as I do? Honestly I could eat it all day long... but don't worry I don't. 

The problem is stuff we buy at the store can be filled with some much sugar and extra crap that we DO NOT NEED. Honestly, don't even look at the ingredients in the store bought stuff. It is scary..

Making your own is SUPER simple, SUPER easy and MUCH healthier! 

Before I share my yummy Vanilla Almond Granola, I will share the main system of how to prepare homemade granola. 

Some people may think it is boring but you have the ability to create and mix whatever you want! 

BASIC GRANOLA 

1. Start with 1/4C oil base- coconut oil, sunflower oil, melted butter, canola oil.

2.Mix in 1/2C sweetness- honey, agave nectar, brown sugar, maple syrup, cane sugar, stevia.

3. Add in flavour boosters 1t-1T if you wish with a pinch of salt- spices(cinnamon, cardamon, ginger, peanut butter, vanilla, almond extract, coconut extract, clove, nutmeg, chili flakes, cocoa nibs, cocoa powder etc) 
*NOTE- add chocolate AFTER baking*

4.Add 3C oats and nuts, seeds, fruit- rolled oats or gluten free, any nuts and or dried fruit you like. You can choose how much or how little of each you would like. 
5. Mix all together and bake at 375F for 10 mins or until golden brown. Be sure to stir often so it doesn't burn.

Simple right? You have the freedom to add anything you want. Mix and match to create the flavours you want. 

Now here is my Vanilla Almond Granola recipe

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Vanilla Almond Granola

Ingredients:

• 3 cup large flake rolled oats
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• pinch salt (I use himalayan pink salts)
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In one bowl mix dry ingredients and in another mix together wet ingredients 

3. Add wet ingredients to the dry and toss until it is totally coated

4. Pour onto sheet and spread out evenly; bake for 45mins stirring frequently. Allow granola to cool completely before transferring to airtight container.

*Mason jars work great to store or just a tupperware or glass container. Will keep for 3-4 weeks. 

What to check out another creation? 
Check out >>>>> Chocolate Coconut Granola!

 If you make any of my recipes I would love to see! Use the hashtag #LYPeats on any social media site so I can see who else is loving these recipes and if you are changing them up to make it your own!

Stay awesome and creative friends!
Kristie XO