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5-Minute Healthy Granola Recipe

Name: 5-Minute Healthy Granola Recipe
Ingredients: 2 cups large flake rolled oats; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup orange juice; 3 Tbsp avocado oil (or any neutral tasting oil); 3 Tbsp maple syrup; 1 cup mixed nuts and seeds of your choice (I like a mixture of almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds); 1/2 cup dried fruit of your choice (dried cherries are really good!)

by Heather Mileski, RD

Granola for me is one of those comfort foods that’s like a good, old friend. You know the kind that you can go months (or even years) without talking to, and then pick up right where you left off?! I can go months without making granola and then when I make a batch, I always feel like I should do it more often. It’s a classic add-on to so many things: yogurt & fruit, smoothie bowls, a bowl of cereal, or even a few handfuls on its own as a quick snack. It adds crunch and sweet to your life – what more could you want?!

Prior to being an RD, when my interest in nutrition was first piqued and I was reading labels like they were going out of style, I quickly came to realize that many granolas were high in sugar, fat, and calories. This made me avoid the store-bought versions like the plague, and it was at this point that I first started making my own granola.

As my nutrition philosophy evolved over my years as an RD, I now realize that food is so much more than just calories, and that, although there is some added sugar in most store-bought varieties of granola, it’s actually okay to eat sugar sometimes (gasp!). However, I still often make my own granola simply because I like the taste better!

This granola packs a nutritional punch with healthy fats and carbs, and also tastes great. It’s a perfect way to fuel pre or post workout, as a quick breakfast, or as a snack anytime of the day!