Granola is a real treat in our home. We eat this homemade granola recipe as a snack, occasional topping on fruit salad or on our 100% frozen fruit soft serve ice cream.
Though initially developed in the 1800’s and first referred to as granula, granola was popularized in the 60's, through the "back to nature" enthusiasts as a way to include more whole grains into the diet.
This healthy granola recipe is nutritious as it is full of protein, fibers and complex carbohydrates. Many of the granolas that are available at the grocery store are loaded with fats and refined sugars. Additionally, this granola recipe costs a fraction of what store brands cost.
Homemade Granola Recipe:
4 cups old fashioned rolled oats.
4 pitted medjool dates
½ cup organic raisins
½ cup roasted almonds
½ cup raw walnuts
½ cup dry, unsweetened coconut
¼ cup virgin coconut oil
½ cup raw honey
Dash of sea salt
1 teaspoons cinnamon
Place oats in a large mixing bowl.
Place dates, raisins, almonds and walnuts in your food processor with the S blade in place. Chop the dried fruit and nuts until they have reached your desired consistency.
Pour the dried fruit and nut mixture into the bowl with the oats. Mix together thoroughly. Next add the coconut oil and honey and stir into the oats, nuts and dried fruit mixture.
Add a dash of sea salt, the cinnamon and the dried coconut. Stir and incorporate all ingredients thoroughly. Taste your homemade granola recipe and adjust seasonings.
We hope you enjoy this healthy granola recipe.
