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Sometimes when I look at my dinner plate, I’m not happy with what I see. I want to eat food that is healthy, organic and tastes amazing. Good for me doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, it can be downright delicious. My husband would like to eat this way too. He loves high protein, low carb meals with lots of veggies.
Bring on the good food like this. I want to dig in.
(This meal was absolutely amazing by the way. Thank you for serving it General Mills.)
I wish my kids felt the same way. They scoff at many vegetables and hate food that has too much flavor or is what they consider “spicy”. (Which really means if it has any spices at all.) They aren’t adventurous in their food choices like their parents, but I expose them to good things anyway. I hope one day they will catch on.
But the one area we don’t ever struggle with, are healthy choices for snacks. My kids get just as excited for some super ripe pear or cantaloupe cut up for snack as they do for candy.
All of my boys will scarf down yogurt and homemade granola because it is just that good.
And seriously, if you have not tried homemade granola, you have to try my recipe. I could sit and eat it by itself…ALL DAY.
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup chopped raw pecans
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted (canola oil or melted butter can be substituted)
- 3 tablespoons real honey
- 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped dried berry fruit mix (dried cranberries, cherries, blueberries and raspberries)
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F, making sure your racks are in the center of your oven.
- In a large bowl mix oats, pecans, lemon zest, cinnamon and salt together. Set aside.
- In medium bowl whisk coconut oil, honey, maple syrup and vanilla until combined.
- Place the granola on a sheet tray with sides lined with parchment paper, silicone baking mat or sprayed with cooking spray Spread out evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stopping halfway through to stir granola and flatten again for even cooking. Once removed from oven, immediately place granola in a bowl.
- Toss in chopped dried berries. Cool before serving.
- Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
In the summer, I love to bring my kids to the farmer’s market. I wish our harsh Minnesota weather allowed for a longer growing season. There is just something magical about picking out fresh produce from our local farmers. Everything is extra fresh and I like to shop local.
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Every day we are faced with choices, big and small for our families. And as a mom, I just want the best for my family. We all do.
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Disclosure: I am a member of the Finish Power & Free Alliance of Moms, which is a sponsored. All thoughts remain my own.
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Robin Wilson says
April 29, 2014 at 10:14 amI like granola and yogurt too. But since my hubby and I decided to start eating healthier we’ve been eating a lot of salads. And salads can get boring. I think a little of this granola might just be the thing to pep them up!
Emilie says
April 29, 2014 at 12:28 pmGreat idea! I like the way you think. 🙂
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Beth rees says
April 29, 2014 at 2:05 pmI love that granola. I love all of the healthy ingredients and so appealing to the eye! My kids are the same way with spicy stuff (any kind of spices lol)
ellen beck says
April 30, 2014 at 12:20 amThe granola looks great and it isnt tough to make! Our go to snacks are fruits especially bananas. They are inexpensive and in the summer we freeze them.
Jean says
April 30, 2014 at 6:35 pmI have never made my own granola, which is a little surprising because I make a lot of stuff from scratch. I am going to try this!
Sarah L says
April 30, 2014 at 8:45 pmHome made granola is SO much better than anything at the store and you know exactly what’s in it.
Kim Henrichs says
May 2, 2014 at 1:14 pmI LOVE making my own granola. This recipe looks so tasty. I like to bring it to work as a snack and pair it with greek yogurt. at home our go-to snack is popcorn in coconut oil, or lots of fresh fruit always on hand.
Shannon says
May 2, 2014 at 2:13 pmI also like to make homemade granola! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us 🙂
anna pry says
May 3, 2014 at 10:22 ami never buy granola anymore because homemade is just so much better, i like how its a little different every time i make it because i just use whatever i have on hand
shaunie says
May 5, 2014 at 9:26 amVery hard to find natural healthy foods … love granola and this recipe because its natural. Will be sharing this recipe with my friends
Maria Giral says
May 6, 2014 at 12:14 amThis home made granola is the best! Absolutely delicious
Lily Kwan says
May 7, 2014 at 12:12 amThis recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
Tammy S says
May 12, 2014 at 11:09 amThanks for the recipe! I love granola and hate paying the high price for it. I could eat it everyday for breakfast so it get’s a little expensive. I can’t wait to try your recipe. Thanks!
Priscilla S. says
May 18, 2014 at 8:33 amI’m not a fan of pecans but I think this recipe with almonds instead would be fantastic. I’d love to have it onto of vanilla bean yogurt.
Holly E says
May 18, 2014 at 8:59 amThis granola recipe looks so good! I can’t wait to make it
Jodi Boulier says
May 18, 2014 at 9:20 amLike the receipe will give it a try. My grandson will have fun helping Nana make it too!
sheila ressel says
May 19, 2014 at 7:45 amThis granola looks so yummy! Definitely something I’d like to try making myself.
Missy says
May 19, 2014 at 11:00 amI love homemade granola. It makes me happy knowing what goes in to my food.
Sarah Hayes says
May 27, 2014 at 12:01 ami love granola and yogurt! i like to add fresh berries too. this would be a nice snack to keep around the house
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Elisabeth says
June 22, 2014 at 10:58 amI love to use Finish too! I got a sample once and now it’s all I use!