Cherry Maple Almond Granola
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Cherry Maple Almond Granola
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Almond granola sweetened with pure maple syrup - vegan and gluten-free
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup Avocado oil*
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup dried cherries**
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare a flax "egg" (i.e. egg replacer) by combining the ground flax seed and water in a small bowl. Allow the mixture to sit, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to the consistency of an egg, about 10 minutes.
- Place the almonds and walnuts in a food processor or blender and pulse a few times, just until the nuts are coarsely chopped. As an alternative, you can carefully chop the nuts using a sharp knife.
- Add the chopped nuts, oats, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and pumpkin seeds (all the dry ingredients except for the dried cranberries) to a large mixing bowl and stir well.
- Whisk together the oil, pure maple syrup, vanilla, and almond extract. Pour this mixture into the bowl with the oats and nuts, along with the flax seed "egg." Stir well until everything is well coated.
- Pour the granola mixture onto the lined baking sheet. Use your hands to press the granola mixture into the sheet, creating an even layer.
- Place the sheet of granola on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the edges are golden-brown. Remove the granola from the oven and allow it to sit for one hour - this allows the granola to set up and makes for large granola clusters. Once cooked and cooled, mix in the dried cherries.
- Transfer the cooled granola to a large zip lock bag or jar for storing. Store granola for up to 10 days. Enjoy with fruit, yogurt, and/or choice of milk.
Notes
- *You can replace the avocado oil with grapeseed oil, coconut oil, olive oil, or almond oil
- **You can use raisins or dried cranberries in place of the dried cherries
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1of 14
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 14 | |
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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