Superfood Energizing Almond Butter Granola
I’m sure you’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, however we all know that the breakfast window is often blurry at festivals when we lose track of time. Granola is both a great snack and breakfast staple because you can easily pack it with you on the dance floor or have a calm sit-down meal at your campsite. I love to top my coconut yogurt with this granola or even just serve it in a bowl with almond milk.
This Superfood Energizing Granola is naturally sweetened with dates instead of refined sugar and also happens to be oil-free to keep things light. Too many store-bought granolas are weighted down with sugar, preservatives and hydrogenated oils which can take a toll on your digestive system. The addition of mulberries, chia seeds and maca powder are three powerhouse superfoods that help keep you fuller for longer, sugar cravings low and your energy high!
Ingredients:
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans and/or cashews)
½ cup pitted dates
½ cup coconut chips
½ cup dried mulberries or other berry of choice
¼ cup chia seeds
¼ cup almond butter
1 Tbsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp maca powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup water
1 tsp vanilla
Method:
- Preheat over to 325F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, add pitted dates. Cover with boiling water for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add oats, nuts, coconut chips, dried mulberries, chia seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
- Drain hot water from dates. Add to blender along with almond butter, water, vanilla, and maca. Blend on high for 30 seconds.
- Pour blended mixture into dry ingredients. Mix well.
- Pour granola onto lined baking try and flatten onto the sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove and stir on baking sheet. Bake for additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool 15 minutes before serving.
