Description

This Super Seed & Nut Granola is a wholesome, nutrient-packed snack that combines oats, a variety of seeds, nuts, and dried cranberries with natural sweeteners and banana for a deliciously crunchy and satisfying treat. Baked at a low temperature to preserve the nutrients and flavors, this granola is perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

2 tablespoons Truvia® Original Calorie-Free Sweetener from the Stevia Leaf Spoonable
1 Banana
1 tablespoon Water
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Coconut Oil

Dry Ingredients

2 cups Oats
1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds
2 tablespoons Quinoa
2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
2 tablespoons Sunflower Seeds
2 tablespoons Flaxseeds
2 tablespoons Walnut Pieces
2 tablespoons Dried Cranberries

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the granola evenly.
Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier, then set it aside.
Mash Banana: In a small bowl, use a fork to thoroughly mash the banana until smooth, which will act as a natural binder and sweetener.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the Truvia sweetener, water, vanilla extract, and salt to the mashed banana. Stir well until all ingredients are fully dissolved and combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, mix the oats, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, walnut pieces, dried cranberries, and coconut oil ensuring all are evenly distributed.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until the granola mixture is uniformly coated.
Spread on Baking Sheet: Evenly spread the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet to allow for uniform baking and crispiness.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, taking care to monitor and prevent overbaking, which can cause burning or excessive dryness.
Cool Down: After baking, remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. Cooling helps it crisp up further.
Store: Once cooled, transfer the granola to an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunchiness for storage.

Notes

Ensure to spread the granola evenly on the baking sheet to promote uniform baking.
Stir the granola halfway through baking if you prefer a more even toast, but this recipe does not explicitly require it.
Store granola in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to keep it crisp for up to two weeks.
You can substitute dried cranberries with other dried fruits like raisins or chopped apricots for variation.
Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of Truvia or adding a natural syrup if preferred.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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