Granola hits all the needs we have for a mouth full of delicious! It's got crunch, sweet, salt, fat, flavor. It can be changed to meet your individual preferences, it can be high in fiber, but it can also be high in carbs and sugar. Well, guess what!? We did it again! This granola tastes great and nourishes your hormones. What are you waiting for? Let's get cooking!
At a Glance:
Prep time: 5 min | Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 24
Vanilla Fertility Nut & Seed Granola
One item we typically recommend as a healthy snack is plain greek yogurt. It's high in protein and a great snack. Not everyone wants to eat plain yogurt and I don't blame you! Elevate your snack by adding a small handful of this granola on top with a few berries. Ooooh how you will thank me once you've tried it.
Why This Recipe Works for Blood Sugar Balance
Nuts and seeds are great sources of fat, fiber and protein. They provide anti-inflammatory fats and provide a great basis for blood sugar balance. This granola will not spike blood sugar like a typical oat based granola. While we do use natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup in this recipe - the base of nuts and seeds compensates for that sweet addition. We also include spices that help with blood sugar balance.
Why This Recipe Works in Your Kitchen
Cooking at a lower oven temperature for a longer duration allows nuts and seeds to toast without burning. Keep a watchful eye on the granola while in the oven some ovens or pans cook more quickly, and you want to avoid burning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pumpkin Seeds
- 1 cup Sunflower Seeds
- 1 cup Walnuts (Chopped)
- 1 cup Pecans (Chopped)
- 1 cup Almonds (Chopped)
- 1/2 cup Brazil Nuts
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/3 cup Coconut Oil
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
- 1/4 cup Whole Flax Seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Chop nuts to the desired size. I typically leave seeds whole.
- In a large bowl, stir to combine all seeds, nuts, cinnamon and salt.
- In a separate bowl, stir to combine honey, vanilla extract, oil.
- Pour wet ingredients over the nut mixture, and mix well.
- Use a rimmed sheet pan and line it with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat.
- Pour granola and spread out evenly with a spatula. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring at least twice about the 15 and 30-minute mark through the baking process.
- At the 30 minute mark add: coconut flakes, chia seeds, flax seeds.
- At the 45 minute mark, you may not think the granola is crunchy, remove from oven anyways. It will harden more as it cools.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
260 Calories
6 g Protein
13 g Carbs
4 g Fiber
9 g Net Carbs
22 g Fat
Additional Notes
Substitutions: Honey can easily be substituted for pure maple syrup. If any of the nuts and seeds are not agreeable, you can exchange for same amount of nut or seed preferred.
Additions: Dried fruit or 1 cup of rolled oats can be added to the recipe. Adding fruit or oats will make recipe higher in carb and less blood sugar friendly.
Flavor: You can use amaretto, almond extract, or even other spices.
Serving Suggestions: For optimal blood sugar balance serve over plain Greek yogurt w/ the option of adding fruit on top or serving with a nut-based unsweetened milk. If using for breakfast, I recommend adding 1-2 eggs on the side if you are not using Greek yogurt as a base.
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