New Way to Make Granola!

The benefit of PUFFED whole grains is that they are part AIR so you get lots of satisfying, crunchy bites with fewer calories.

PUFFED whole grains are found in the cereal section of healthfood stores (or on amazon.com). When reading the ingredient list, pick ones that are made with whole grains & have no added sugar such as THIS or THIS.

My recipe below uses PUFFED brown rice because it’s my favorite & easy to find, but you can use other puffed whole grains such as millet or corn.

BONUS: My PUFFED granola recipe has ZERO SUGAR. And it still tastes delish because of these 2 tricks…
1. Spices!
Cinnamon & vanilla mimic sweetness on your tongue
2. Fat!
Coconut oil adds richness &
makes it feel decadent

TRY THIS! TRY THIS! TRY THIS!

Ingredients
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 cups puffed brown rice
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Directions
1. In a large skillet over low-medium heat, melt coconut oil. Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt.
2. Add puffed brown rice, almonds, and sunflower seeds.
3. Toast for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden.
Store in an airtight container (such as a mason jar) at room temp. The granola will keep for a week.
Nutrition Info (1/4 cup): 120 cals, 8g fat, 3g sat fat, 10g carb, 2g fiber, 0g sugar, 3g protein

USE IT!
Sprinkle it on…
— smoothie bowls
— greek yogurt
— salads
— fresh/grilled/baked fruit

MIX IT UP!
Try adding other flavors…
- turmeric + black pepper
— ginger + cardamom
— freeze dried fruit (berries/banana)
— cocoa powder or cocoa nibs

Originally published at https://dawnjacksonblatner.com on August 26, 2019.