Sugar Free Mornings

Daniel wakes up early to watch his breakfast bake.

Most Monday mornings start with a new batch of Granola in our home.  Sometimes that batch doesn't last the week and I'm making another to get us through the weekend.  It's safe to say that we're addicted to it-from the oldest to the youngest in the house.  We usually enjoy our Granola with homemade Almond Milk, but it also goes great with yogurt or ice cream. 

I've been stocking Granola in our cabinets for years, but it wasn't until recently that I took the time to write the recipes down.  I like to take a bag of this breakfast treat when I'm taking a meal to someone, and that always comes with a recipe request.  So here you go-my three favorite recipes.  But be warned - it is Addictive!  Did I mention that these recipes contain no sugar? 

 

Chocolate Protein Granola

Chocolate Protein Granola

6 Cups Rolled Oats

2 Cups Flour (I use whole spelt)

½ Cup Almond Meal

½ Cup Finely Shredded Coconut

½ Cup Carob Powder

1 Cup Chopped Pecans

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

1 teaspoon Salt

2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds

 

1 Cup Honey



½ Cup Peanut Butter

½ Cup Oil (I use Safflower)

½ Cup Warm Water

2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

 

1 Cup Raisins

 

Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.  Whisk the wet ingredients in a small bowl.  Combine wet & dry ingredients and pour into a 13x9 or larger dish.  Bake at

250° for 1 hour.  Stir 3-4 times while it cooks.  Add raisins.  Store in an air tight container after it has cooled completely.   

 

Banana Walnut Granola

Banana Walnut Granola

6 Cups Rolled Oats

2 Cups Flour (I use whole spelt)

½ Cup Flax Meal

½ Cup Finely Shredded Coconut

1 Cup Finely Ground Walnuts

1 teaspoon Nutmeg

1 teaspoon Salt

 

1 Cup Honey

1 Ripe Banana, mashed

½ Cup Oil (I use Safflower)*(you might need a little more, see instructions)

½ Cup Warm Water

2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

 

Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.  Combine the mashed banana and enough oil to measure 1 Cup of total liquid.  Whisk the wet ingredients in a small bowl.  Combine wet & dry ingredients and pour into a 13x9 or larger dish.  Bake at

250° for 1 hour.  Stir 3-4 times while it cooks.  Store in an air tight container after it has cooled completely. 

 

 

Winter Harvest Granola

Winter Harvest Granola

6 Cups Rolled Oats

2 Cups Flour (I use whole spelt)

½ Cup Almond Meal

½ Cup Pumpkin Seeds

½ Cup Finely Shredded Coconut

1 Cup Sliced Almonds

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

1 teaspoon Salt

 

1 Cup Honey

1 Cup Oil (I use Safflower)

½ Cup Warm Water

2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

1 teaspoon Almond Extract

 

1 Cup Dried Cranberries

½ Cup White Chocolate Chips

 

Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.  Whisk the wet ingredients in a small bowl.  Combine wet & dry ingredients and pour into a 13x9 or larger dish.  Bake at

250° for 1 hour.(I have found it necessary to cook this particular Granola at a higher temperature for the last few minutes because I'm using fresh Almond Meal, which makes the mixture a little wetter.)  Stir 3-4 times while it cooks.  Add Cranberries and White Chocolate Chips (omit the chips to keep it sugar free).  Store in an air tight container after it has cooled completely. 

 

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