Ginger-Almond Granola

Gluten Free & Vegan

Give your Valentine a healthy home-made snack this year instead of a box of chocolates!  

This granola is delicious all by itself or paired with your favorite milk or yogurt. Packed with heart healthy monounsaturated fats from the almonds this granola will keep you feeling fuller longer and provide a rich infusion of potassium and magnesium - both essential for good cardiovascular health.  The ground ginger lends a subtle spice and comes with lots of therapeutic benefits, including improving digestion and reducing inflammation. This granola is also under 7 grams of sugar per serving  - another bonus for those of you who are watching your sugar intake!

Ginger Almond Granola (PRINT RECIPE) (PRINT GLUTEN FREE RECIPE)
Makes 1 1/3 cups, Serving size 1/3 cup

Ingredients:
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup creamy unsalted almond butter
2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups rolled oats or gluten free rolled oats
2/3 cup sliced or chopped almonds

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 250ºF and line a large rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, almond butter, molasses, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. 
3. Add the oats and almonds, and stir until they are evenly coated. 
4. Spread the oat mixture on your prepared baking sheet in one even layer.
5. Bake the granola for 30 minutes, give it a good stir, and bake for another 30 minutes.
6. Let the granola cool completely before eating. 
7. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

You can store this in airtight container for up to a week, but it probably won't last that long. Enjoy!

~Billie & Jen

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