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Homemade Tropical Granola

Published March 9, 2019
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A baking sheet filled with toasted tropical granola and coconut flakes, with a wooden spoon resting on the granola. Surrounding the baking sheet are a small bowl of almonds, a glass of amber liquid, and a beige cloth on a marble surface. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published March 9, 2019
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Active time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes

Making your own granola is much better for you than boxed versions, which can be loaded with fat and sugar. Lightly sweetened with apple juice concentrate and maple syrup and packed with 12 grams of protein per serving, it’s delicious sprinkled over yogurt or fresh fruit. Freeze-dried mangos, not to be confused with dense, dried mango, are light and easily crushed. They add a sunny tropical flavor to this recipe. Look for freeze-dried fruit in bags where trail mix and energy bars are sold.

Homemade Tropical Granola

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (248g) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (68 g) coarsely chopped raw almonds
  • 1/2 cup (66g) raw sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup (28g) pumpkin seeds
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons (28g) whole sesame seeds
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons (28g) ground flaxseeds
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup 100% apple juice concentrate, defrosted
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (20g) freeze-dried mango pieces, smashed into a coarse powder
  • 1 cup (40g) unsweetened coconut chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the oats, nuts, seeds and cinnamon in a large bowl.

In a large measuring cup, combine the juice concentrate, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla and whisk until incorporated. Pour over the oat mixture and stir until thoroughly coated. Spread in an even layer on the prepared pan and bake, stirring once, until golden brown, 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, add the mango and coconut, and stir to combine.

Cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Serves: 14 | Serving Size: 6 1/2 tablespoons

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 288; Total Fat: 15.4g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 6mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 12g

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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