Superfood Honey Orange Granola

Ingredients:

For the Granola:

• 4 cups organic rolled oats (certified GF oats if needed)
• 1 ½ cups almond slices (or pecans if preferred)
• 1 cup organic raw honey
• 1 organic navel orange (freshly squeezed juice)
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons Dessert Lover Blend (or substitute with the spice mix below)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

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Instructions:

Make the Granola:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond slices, honey, orange juice, olive oil, vanilla extract, Dessert Lover Blend (or substitute), sea salt, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds. Stir everything together using a spatula or wooden spoon until it’s evenly mixed.

Bake:

1. Spread the granola mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
2. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Do not stir the granola during baking, as this will help create clusters and chunks.
3. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for 20-30 minutes.

Serve:

1. After cooling, gently break the granola apart into medium/large clusters.
2. Enjoy it by adding to a bowl of your favorite milk (or plant-based milk), topping yogurt, muffins, toast, pancakes, or even ice cream.

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Tips & Tricks:

• Storage: Store leftover granola in an airtight container (like mason jars or ziplock bags) at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Spice Mix Substitute for Dessert Lover Blend: If you don’t have the Dessert Lover Blend, you can use the following:
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon allspice

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Nutrition (Per Serving):

• Calories: 553 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 54g
• Protein: 18g
• Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0.01g
• Sodium: 394mg
• Potassium: 645mg
• Fiber: 14g
• Sugar: 2g
• Vitamin A: 5 IU
• Vitamin C: 0.2mg
• Calcium: 143mg
• Iron: 5mg

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This granola is perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack! It’s crunchy, flavorful, and customizable with your favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Enjoy!