Granola the Great
Instead of reaching for a bag at the grocery, why not try your hand at this homemade version of granola? It’s a healthier, more flavorful version that can be a lot of fun to make. Top with blueberries or your favorite seasonal fruit (renal-friendly, of course) and a dolop of greek yogurt and you have an easy, delicious breakfast. With 5 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber, and 5 super foods, this tasty snack packs a nutritional punch!
Ingredients
Serving size: 1/2 cup
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Servings:
Ingredients
3 cups
rice cereal 2 cups
oats (steel cut) 1⁄2 cup
chia seed 1⁄2 cup
flax seed (ground) 1⁄2 cup
honey 2 tablespoons
coconut oil 1 tablespoon
brown sugar 1⁄2 tablespoon
vanillaDirections
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
- In a large bowl combine the rice cereal, oats, chia seeds, and flax seeds and set aside.
- Add the honey, coconut oil, brown sugar, and vanilla to a small sauce pan.
- On low to medium heat stir for 3-5 minutes or until it begins to bubble slightly.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients together in the large bowl & stir until completely incorporated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Break into pieces however large or small you prefer.
- Transfer to an air-tight container for storage.
Notes
Notes
Caution: this may become your new favorite snack!
Nutritional Analysis
Per serving
Calories: 165 kcal
Protein: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Phosphorus: 159 mg
Potassium: 130 mg
Sodium: 26 mg
