We paired up with registered Associate Nutritionist Séanín Smith to do a chia-tastic giveaway and she created this nutritious, simple & quick seed granola. It’s lower in sugar than your shop bought granola, high in fibre and protein. This is great for meal prepping, you can batch bake & store it for breakfasts on the go or taking it to work for a great nutritious snack.
This recipe contains:
- Carbohydrates for slow releasing energy
- High in fibre
- Low in saturated fat
- Essential omega-3 fatty acids
- Can be adapted for coeliacs & got those who are gluten intolerant (use gluten free oats)
- Great fuel for your brain & body
- Oats contain beta-glucan which helps lower cholesterol & forms a gel in the gut helping you feel fuller for longer
500g should get 12 portions as a healthy portion is 40g (2+3/4 tablespoons)
Ingredients:
2 cups of oats
1 cup of blitzed almonds & Brazil nuts
1/2 cup of chia seeds
1/2 cup of flax seeds
6 tablespoons of peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Method:
- Preheat oven at 180 degrees
- Add all the dry ingredients in a large bowl
- Stir in the honey, peanut butter & vanilla essence. Combining all the ingredients
- Spread on a baking tray
- Bake until golden brown (20-30minutes)
Optional: add dried fruit after cooking
Storage: store in an air tight container & this granola will last for over a month
Serving Suggestion: Top with milk of choice & fruit! Granola makes a great balanced snack when topped with yoghurt & fruit😋
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