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Crunchy Granola Snack

This recipe makes about 3 cups, and a snack size portion is about 1/4 cup. Also, I added freeze dried blueberries, and strawberries for some fruity flavor. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy granola snack
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 130kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup coconut chips (can also use unsweetened shredded coconut)
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • dash salt
  • 1 egg white beaten

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl separate the egg white from the yolk, and beat the egg white for 30 seconds with a fork.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, sesame seeds, and coconut chips, and a dash of salt.
  • In a separate bowl, combine honey, coconut oil, and vanilla. Combine the mixtures folding them with a spatula until well coated.  Then add the egg white, and fold into mixture. (This will give the granola the crunch.)
  • Pour the granola mixture onto the baking sheet. Bake about 5 minutes or when you see the granola browning a bit, then using a spatula flip the granola over, but don't mix it. You will want the granola to stay in clumps, and not little pieces. Bake for another 5-6 minutes, or until a golden color. 
  • Remove from oven, and let rest so it will cool and harden. Then transfer to small bowl for snacking, or an air tight container.

Notes

If the coconut oil is hard, melt it first and it will be easier to work with. If the kids want to mix with their hands, then the coconut oil will most likely melt from the heat off their hands. Also, with the honey this could get sticky. The kids love to mix it up with their hands, so have fun!

Nutrition

Serving: 12servings | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.2mg