Protein Granola

INGREDIENTS

2 cups rolled oats (organic gluten free if possible)

1 cup chopped walnuts (or halved if you don't mind larger pieces)

1/2 cup raw unsalted peppita seeds

1/2 cup flax seed meal

1/2 cup protein powder (I use vanilla flavored Ka'chava)

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon - I use heaping spoonfuls as I LOVE

2 teaspoons course sea salt (if you prefer less salt than use as little or as much as you desire)

1/3 cup melted coconut oil (EVOO can be used as well as Avacado oil in the same amount)

1/3 maple syrup or melted honey

Cinnamon is high in antioxidants, may help lower blood sugar levels and may help heart health in reducing cholesterol and triglycerides

DIRECTIONS

1) Pre-heat oven to 325 F

2) Large bowl, mix all dry ingredients together

3) Add the coconut oil and maple syrup, mix well so nothing is dry.

4) Place parchment paper on pan

5) Place everything from bowl onto your pan, flatten out the entire mixture with a spatula and ensure it lays flat evenly

6) Bake for 20 minutes

7) Once the granola is cool enough to handle, lift the parchment paper at it's edges and move granola around a bit to loosen any large pieces.

8) Once fully cooled off, place in an airtight container. I store mine in multiple mason jars.

ENJOY!