If you haven’t made your own homemade granola before then get ready to level up your breakfast game! And if you have then this Big Batch Granola Goodness is about to make your life a whole lot easier. One of the many reasons I love breakfast is that it provides me with the energy I need to start my day off on the right track, and mama needs to be productive in the mornings, you know what I’m sayin?! If you’re looking for an energy boost to start your day or a mid-afternoon pick me up, this is it!

Why Make Homemade Granola?

The majority of store-bought granolas, cereals, granola bars and the like are filled with unhealthy oils, loads of refined sugar, GMOs and little to no nutritional value. This recipe is a healthy alternative to conventional grocery store granola. It’s packed with healthy fats, fibre and protein providing you with sustained brain power, and improved energy levels! Nuts and seeds are super satiating, making you feel fuller longer. Studies have shown that consuming nuts on a daily basis helps you maintain a healthy weight, and significantly reduces the risk of obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. Oats also contribute to healthy weight management as they contain a type of soluble fibre called beta-glucan which increases satiet y and reduces blood sugar and insulin responses.

I always recommend buying high quality nuts & seeds that are raw, unsalted, unpasteurized and organic (whenever possible). In their raw state nuts & seeds provide an abundance of nutrients, vitamins and minerals and you are able to control the amount of salt, seasoning and heat they endure. Conversely, when buying them roasted there is valuable nutrient and enzyme loss and there’s no telling what kind of unhealthy oils or amount of sodium they contain.

Benefits of Nuts & Seeds:

an excellent source of plant based protein which is essential to muscle and tissue building
high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats proven to lower inflammation, reduce bad LDL cholesterol and decrease risk of heart disease
good source of dietary fibre which balances blood sugar, decreases constipation and leads to healthy poops
rich in antioxidants: health-promoting phytochemicals that reduce the risk of chronic disease
excellent source of minerals: magnesium, calcium, zinc, copper, selenium, phosphorus and potassium
rich in vitamins: B3 (aka niacin which boosts good HDL cholesterol), B6, E, and folate (essential for prenatal nutrition)

Best Ways to Enjoy Your Granola:

on top of your favourite yogurt, I like sheep, goat or coconut yogurt, topped with a serving of fresh fruit (whatever is in season will be best – frozen berries during winter months work well)
with your choice of nut milk, you can also let it soak for a few minutes to get more of a cereal consistency or heat up the nut milk for a warm version
with a side of fresh fruit
as a topping over a smoothie bowl
on top of a baked apple with a dollop of coconut whipped cream
on its own for a snack or mid-afternoon energy boost
for a super kid-friendly snack you can roll a banana in nut butter and then roll it in the granola, serve right away or freeze it for an on-the-go option

If you make this recipe tag me @moniquelahey on Instagram so I can see your beautiful creations!

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