Before yesterday, I never thought about making my own granola because it’s not something I typically eat a lot of. However, as colon cancer rises across the United States, my husband has been on this major fiber kick. As a result, both of us are trying to up our fiber intake in any way we can. For me, being the grazer that I am, that meant not just finding high fiber meals, but snacks as well. Honestly, I don’t know why I waited so long to try this because I kept going back for handful after handful of it! It’s one of the most versatile recipes that you can adjust to your liking and comes out tasting SO good. This is the BEST recipe for honey maple granola!
The Best Honey Maple & Chocolate Chip Granola Recipe
Benefits of Making Homemade Granola
Reduced Additives & Excess Sugar – There are so many unnecessary additives in products these days that there’s just no need for. One way to dodge the preservatives and extra sugar is to make them at home!
High Fiber Content – The combination of nuts and oatmeal make for a highly fibrous and nutritious snack.
Customizable – This recipe is so versatile that you can truly customize it to make it your own. If you have a nut allergy, you can leave them out and stick to honey toasted oatmeal. It’s really up to you!
Healthy Fats & Plant Protein – It is packed full with healthy fats and plant protein, which is great for muscle and full of antioxidants that help lower inflammation.
What I Love About Having Granola On Standby
An On-the-Go Healthy Snack – Most mornings, especially during the week, I’m only focused on getting my daughter ready for school and out the door. After that, I head to town for matcha and to get groceries. I love having something easy to grab as I’m going out the door that I know is healthy and will sustain me.
Versatility – You can eat it as a snack, you can add it to a smoothie bowl, opt for a parfait, or whatever delights you. I love that you can do so much with it, it’s good, and good for you!
Great Gift Option – Honestly, who doesn’t love receiving a gift of the food variety? Throw this in a pretty glass jar, add some cute fabric and twine, and you’ve got an adorable and meaningful gift ready to go!
Honey Maple & Chocolate Chip granola Recipe
Ingredients
4 cups of oatmeal
2 cups nuts of choice
(I used almonds, walnuts, pistachios, chia seeds, and flaxseed)
2 tbsp cinnamon
3/4 cup of honey
1/4 cup of maple syrup
1 cup of chocolate chips
Splash of vanilla (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or lightly brush a glass baking dish with olive oil.
2. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until they start to form clusters, or the mix develops a sheen from the honey and syrup.
3. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet or dish and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
4. Allow to cool, mix, then nibble away!
If you try this honey maple granola recipe, I’d love to know your thoughts! Let me know in the comments how it turned out.
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