Granola packs a lot of calories in a small serving, so if you have a busy schedule that doesn’t allow you to sit down for big meals, granola is a filling and energizing snack.
Per Serving | Calories: 238 | Fat: 16 g | Protein: 6 g | Sodium: 52 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Sugar: 2 g
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 12
3 cups dry oats
1 cup coconut flakes
1 cup almonds or mixed nuts
5 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried berries
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine oats, coconut, almonds, oil, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl, mixing well before spreading on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Bake 20–25 minutes or until granola is golden brown, turning halfway through.
4. Remove and allow to cool. Mix with dried fruit and store in an airtight container.
Granola: Healthy but High in Calories
Granola is one of the healthiest snacks you can eat, but it’s high in fat and very easy to overeat. It’s definitely healthy fat, but this fat makes granola very dense in calories. If you’re trying to lose weight, measure out your granola and leave the rest at home so you don’t accidentally eat half the bag—something that’s very easy to do with such a delicious snack.