Honey Almond Flax Granola
from kristineskitchenblog.comThis Honey Almond Flax Granola is one of my very favorite breakfasts. Not only will you crave bowl after bowl of this granola, but it's also a healthy way to start your day!
Servings: 10 (makes 7 1/2 cups)
Calories: 409kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned oats (340g)
- 1 cup puffed brown rice cereal (30g)
- 1 cup raw sliced almonds (85g)
- 1 cup dried coconut flakes (40g)
- 1/3 cup ground flaxseed (33g)
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. Kosher salt
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil*
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tsp. almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F, with a rack set in the lower third of the oven.
- In a large bowl, stir together oats, brown rice cereal, almonds, coconut, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt. In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, whisk together honey, maple syrup, olive oil, vanilla, and almond extract. Pour over the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, stir, and the bake 5-10 minutes more, checking and stirring every 5 minutes to make sure granola doesn't burn. Let cool completely on the pan before transferring to an airtight container. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
*Note: Coconut oil can be substituted for the olive oil. See this Cherry Almond Quinoa Granola post for an explanation of the difference between virgin coconut oil and refined coconut oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg
