My consumption of Christmas treats this year has been everything naughty, and nowhere near nice to my waistline. Instead of shoveling another pile of cookies into the homes of my friends and family, I thought I’d do a kind gesture of giving a homemade treat with a healthy flair this season.
– christmas crunch granola –
6 c. rolled oats
1 c. raw sunflower seeds
1 c. raw pumpkin seeds
1 c. raw almonds, coarsely chopped
1 c. unsweetened coconut
1/4 c. ground flax
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. canola oil
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. pure maple syrup
1/2 c. unsalted pistachios, shelled + chopped
1 c. dried cranberries
Preheat oven to 350*.
Mix oats, seeds, almonds, coconut, flax, cinnamon & salt together in a large bowl.
In a saucepan over medium heat, heat oil with brown sugar and maple syrup. Stir to combine, pour over oat mixture, and mix thoroughly. Toast for 20-30 minutes, tossing gently every 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Add cranberries and pistachios. Store in an airtight container.
I made the recipe 3x. I saved a little for myself, of course, to enjoy for our simple Christmas morning meal. It is wonderful accompanied with plain Greek yogurt and a juicy Harry & David pear.
May you find comfort and joy in the little things today.
Love,
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The green and red from the pistachios and cranberries makes it look so festive. My waistline is expanding a bit too, but ’tis the season. Merry Christmas, Hill!
Yum, that granola looks great! And it has pistachios! Yeah! :-)
Merry Christmas!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Adorable photos! I like your bowls. I am sitting here with a tummy full of pumpkin pie and thinking you had the right idea :)
Your festive granola looks and sounds delicious.
That granola recipe sounds as good as many Christmas treat :)
Thanks for sharing, Hillary!
Hope you’re having a great December 26th.
xoxo
Totally cute recipe! And I love the idea behind it :)
Okay, the recipe tastes as good as it sounds. Thanks Hill…when I finish your gifted treat, I will be making more. THIS IS DELICIOUS…and it is going on top of my Greek yogurt this morning.
Glad you like it! You should check out my other healthy granola recipes, too :)
sweet granola!
the batch you sent me was INCREDIBLE. you can bet that the container is completely empty by now :D
love ya girl! hope you had a wonderful CHRISTMAS!
xo.