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Granola

I’ve been wanting a solid granola option since going to Low-Carb lifestyle. Oats makeup the majority of granola recipes and although they’re certainly healthy you’ve got to watch the carb punch they pack. The recipe below is really simple and very tasty!

This is not an original recipe. I found it on alldayidreamaboutfood.com. She’s a wonderful resource and has some fantastic recipes!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup Pecan Halves

  • 1 cup Coconut Flakes

  • 1/2 cup almonds

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup butter

  • 1/4 cup Swerve Brown

  • 1/4 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or maple extract

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 300F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • In a food processor, combine the pecans, coconut, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and salt. Process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. A few larger pieces are okay.

  • In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the butter and sweeteners. Whisk until the butter is melted and the sweeteners are mostly dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

  • Stir in the nut mixture into the butter mixture until well combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and spread out evenly. Top with waxed paper or parchment and press down firmly and evenly to a uniform thickness.

  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and let cool completely, then break into large chunks with your hands.

  • Store on the counter in an airtight container for up to a week.

    Macros per serving (8 servings-64 grams each):

  • Calories 327

  • Fat 31.5 grams

  • Carbs 2.5 net grams

  • Protein 5.5 grams