sweet + salty Granola

Store-bought granolas? Total sugar bombs! Plus, they skimp on protein and ingredient quality. But fear not, the solution is here! Making your own granola is a breeze, and you'll love knowing it's made with wholesome ingredients.

This recipe is perfect spooned over your Greek yogurt breakfast bowls or as a dessert in a cup of ice-cold milk with a sprinkle of Hu chocolate chips. I love whipping up a batch when I have company staying over; it always gets rave reviews and recipe requests. Now, I can simply point them here. Win-win!

Fun Fact: 3 tablespoons of hemp hearts pack a punch with 10 grams of protein. It's one of my favorite sneaky ways to boost the protein in baked goods!

servings: 8

Cook time: 30 min

ingredients:

• 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 ½ cups raw nuts (pecans, walnuts, and pepitas)

• 1 tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ cup melted coconut

• ½ cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup hemp hearts

• 1/4 cup coconut flakes

• ⅔ cup dried unsweetened cherries or cranberries

here’s how you make iT:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix oats, nuts/seeds, salt, coconut flakes, and cinnamon in a large bowl.

3. Add coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Mix until coated.

4. Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet.

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway. For clumpy granola, press down with a spatula after stirring.

6. Cool completely for at least 45 minutes without disturbing, so the clumps stick!

7. Add dried fruit.

8. Store in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.