Granola
I first came up with this recipe after visiting one of my most favorite restaurants I’ve ever been to - Tiny Boxwoods in Austin, Texas. The restaurant is better than a modern farmhouse. It is timeless, warm and you feel like you’ve just walked on to a Nancy Meyer’s set (and I’m not just saying this).
Back to the recipe - I wanted to make something that was completely healthy… a better alternative to the store-bought. All of the ingredients can come from your local grocery store. I buy organic flax seed, organic hemp seed and whatever else from Costco when I can. I use American Spoon’s Raw Honey, because it’s my mom and I’s favorite. Also, I keep the seeds and nuts in my refrigerator or freezer so they last.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Place all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and combine. Add the oil and honey and mix with your hands or a spoon. Place two parchment paper sheets on a baking sheet. Distribute the mixture evenly and place in the oven for six minutes. Check to see if the granola has turned golden, and if it has, take it out and flip / shake / mix again so all of the granola can get baked. Place it back in the oven for five minutes. It will go quickly, so make sure you stand by! Once it’s done, take it out and let it cool completely before you put it in a container.
2 tablespoons chia seed
2 tablespoons hemp seed
2 tablespoons flax seed
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped cashews
3 tablespoons sunflower and coconut oil
2 tablespoons honey
I usually make a batch of the granola towards the beginning of the week and split it in two - some for me and some for my mom and dad. They love eating it on its own. I like to eat it as cereal with regular, almond or coconut milk. I add a little bit of it to warm oatmeal for a nice crunch. I’m not sure why, but I keep mine in the fridge so it stays super fresh. Regardless of where you store it, it will last a good long week! I hope you enjoy!
