This is one of my all time favorite, go to recipes. I make this for some of my endurance events, and can easy alter part of the batch to be more day to day, and kid friendly. It’s great as a plain snack, on yogurt, or eaten as a cereal with some almond milk. The combination of carbs, fats (including MCTs from coconut oil, which quickly convert to fuel), and protein, keep you full and fueled for the day. Easy to transport, and lasts for weeks in the fridge. It’s a staple for snacks, breakfasts, and endurance events. Enjoy!
Super Energizing Granaola
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I usually split this in to 2 separate batches. One with cayenne and one without (for my kids). It's amazing as endurance fuel, breakfast cereal, or yogurt topping. I keep it in a sealed container in the fridge for 2/3 weeks.
I usually split this in to 2 separate batches. One with cayenne and one without (for my kids). It's amazing as endurance fuel, breakfast cereal, or yogurt topping. I keep it in a sealed container in the fridge for 2/3 weeks.
Mix the oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, medjool dates, and berries in a bowl
Mix the maple syrup, oil, and salt in another
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix
Spread evenly on a cookie sheet
*If you prefer bigger chunks of granola, I sometimes do a small drizzle of syrup on top, to help it stick
Sprinkle optional cayenne over top
Place in oven for 30 minutes. Remove, flip and stir granola
Place back in oven for an additional 30-35
Granola should be slightly wet when removed. It will continue to dry outside of the oven. If you prefer it crispier, you can add 5-10 more minutes
Once dry, I keep it in a sealed container for 2-3 weeks in the fridge
Recipe Notes
This recipe can be easily adapted to suit your taste. Pumpkin seeds can be added or swapped for sunflower seeds, cranberries or other dried fruit for the blueberries, or even honey instead of maple syrup. This is a versatile, energetic powerhouse to fuel your activities and your lifestyle.
