Lemon Almond Granola

The perfect healthy breakfast for all you sweet-tooths!

 

Makes 4 Servings 

Equipment needed: Oven, large baking sheet, large mixing bowl

Total Time: 30minutes 

 

Ingredients: 

  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp flaxseed meal
  • 1/3 cup chopped unsalted almonds
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil melte2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • zest of one lemon

 

Method: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350º.
  2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with coconut oil or line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. Combine the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. The mixture will be quite wet.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly on to a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes on the middle rack, then gently stir the granola. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. The granola should be golden brown. Remove the granola from the oven and allow it to cool completely before stirring it. The granola will continue to crisp as it cools.
  5. Store the granola in an airtight container.