Slightly Sweet Almond Granola

I think granola is one of those foods that is often mistaken as a health food. Traditional granola is loaded with sugar, in the form of honey and brown sugar, and lots of oil. I like my granola very lightly sweetened, especially if its going to be eaten on flavored yogurt. I don’t need to be eating pure sugar first thing in the morning, lets save that for dessert. This granola is slightly sweet, crunchy, nutty, and delicious. Its my new breakfast (and snack by the handful) staple. Make sure you check out the amazing nutritional stats at the bottom of the post.

Lightly Sweetened Almond Granola

Makes 7 servings (1/2 cup each)

4 figs plus 1/4 cup warm water

2 tablespoon coconut oil

1/4-1/2 tsp almond extract

3 cups old fashioned oats

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup coconut

2 Tbs hemp seeds

1/4 cup raisins

Place figs and water into a blender and blend into a paste. Add more water if needed. Add coconut oil and almond extract. Pour into a bowl.

Add oats and rest of ingredients. If your almonds aren’t salted, add 1/8 tsp salt. I use my hands to make sure its evenly distributed and to massage the wet into the oats.

Place on baking sheet, cook at 325 for 20 min. Sitr and cook in increments of 10 min until its done

Enjoy on top of yogurt, dredged in milk, on top of ice cream, or by the handful.