Calories: 221kcal

Author: Summer Yule

Ingredients

• ¼ c coconut oil, melted
• 2 c coconut flakes, unsweetened (I used Bob’s Red Mill brand)
• 1 c rolled oatmeal, dry
• 1 c chopped hazelnuts
• 2 T cacao nibs
• 1 banana, mashed
• 2 t dark cocoa powder
• ½ t vanilla
• 1 c freeze-dried raspberries (I used Trader Joe’s brand)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 275°F.
• Combine all ingredients except the raspberries in a mixing bowl.
• Spread the mixture out evenly on a large baking sheet.
• Bake for 25 minutes. It makes the house smell wonderful!
• The granola is done cooking when it is golden brown. It will continue to crisp as it cools.
• After removing the granola from the oven, stir in the raspberries. Not baking the raspberries allows them to retain their beautiful color.
• When cool, store the granola in lidded canning jars in the refrigerator. Enjoy! Makes approximately 12 ½-cup servings.

Notes

This is a level 3 recipe (weight maintenance and active lifestyles). Granola (even this no added sugar granola) tends to be packed with high-calorie ingredients, making it an energy-dense food. That’s great if you have high calorie needs due to an active lifestyle or just being a teenager. On the other hand, it is not the best choice for weight loss.

If you have a weight loss goal, instead of snacking on granola alone, pair it with high-volume, low-calorie foods and make it a meal. Fill a small bowl with chopped fruit and plain Greek yogurt, and have a single serving of this granola on top. It is extremely easy to eat an excessive amount of granola if it is not measured out.

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