Ingredients:
Oats: 2 cups
Almonds: ½ cup (chopped)
Light butter: ⅓ cup
Coconut: ⅓ cup (shredded)
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Dried cranberries: ½ cup
Salt: a small pinch
Honey: ½ cup
Instructions:
Prepare the Wet Mixture:
In a small saucepan, combine the honey and light butter. Stir well and heat the mixture over medium heat until the butter is completely melted and the mixture begins to boil. Once it boils, remove it from heat.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, chopped almonds, and a pinch of salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
Pour the warm honey and butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir everything well to ensure the oats and nuts are evenly coated.
Press and Chill:
Transfer the mixture into a baking dish or a flat tray. Press down firmly to compact the mixture, ensuring it sticks together.
Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least two hours to allow the granola to set.
Cut and Serve:
Once chilled and firm, remove the granola from the refrigerator and cut it into bars or squares.
Serve immediately as a snack or breakfast option.
Notes:
Storage: Store the granola in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Customization: You can add other nuts (such as walnuts or cashews) or seeds (like chia or sunflower seeds) for extra nutrition and variety.
For Extra Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter granola, you can add a small amount of stevia or monk fruit sweetener as a sugar substitute, but the recipe is already naturally sweetened with honey and dried fruit.
This sugar-free granola is a perfect snack for people with diabetes, as it provides a balance of fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness.
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