Maple Pecan Granola

After my smoothie bowl post the other day, I wanted to provide you with the newest granola recipe I whipped up for a breakfast nutrition class at Sobeys the other day. Quick, easy, crunchy, chunky, and delicious! Maple Pecan Granola (~Serves 15 as a topping) Ingredients: 2 cup large flake oats (I used Bob’s RedContinue reading “Maple Pecan Granola”

Blueberry Crumble Bars (Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-free)

What you will need (Makes ~9 bars):  Oat Layer: 1 1/2 cup large flake oats 1/4 + 1 tbsp cup corn flour (or gluten free flour of choice) 3 TBSP natural almond butter (or nut butter of choice), smooth and softened. 1 1/2 TBSP coconut sugar 4 TBSP coconut oil, melted 1 TBSP pure maple syrupContinue reading “Blueberry Crumble Bars (Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-free)”

Granola Cups

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped mixed nuts, salted ½ cup coconut 1 ½ cup oats 1 tsp cinnamon Ground sea salt ½ tsp vanilla 4 tbsp honey 1 tbsp natural crunchy pb ¼ cup silk unsweetened cashew milk 1 tbsp oil of choice 2 tsp raw sugar Directions: 1.     In a large mixing bowl, combine allContinue reading “Granola Cups”

Peanut Butter Oat Bars

Ingredients (makes ~9 squares/small bars): 1 ripe banana, mashed 1 3/4 cup oats (I used Hilray Large Flake oats) 1/3 cup natural peanut butter, softened 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/4 cup + 1/2 tbsp maple syrup 1/4 cup wheat bran 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch ground sea salt 1 tbsp coconut sugar DarkContinue reading “Peanut Butter Oat Bars”

Homemade Granola + David’s Tea

I have very limited ingredients in my apartment here in Laos. I don’t have access to all the same spices/ingredients as I do at home in Canada. If I can find them here many are very pricey because they are imported. BUT there’s always a way to make things work with what you have! IContinue reading “Homemade Granola + David’s Tea”

Banana Nut Granola

Ingredients: 1 banana, mashed 1.5 cup large flake oats 1/2 cup mixed nuts of choice 1.5 tbsp peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp raw sugar 1/2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1/4 tsp cinnamon Add raisins and banana chips as desired. I got my banana chips from Sunripe in London. Directions:Continue reading “Banana Nut Granola”

Coconut Dark Chocolate Granola

I was looking for a quick and easy granola recipe to make while at the cottage this weekend. We didn’t have very many baking ingredients up there… so I did as I could and this recipe turned out to be delicious! 1). Preheat the oven to 350F. 2). In a large bowl mix: 2 cupsContinue reading “Coconut Dark Chocolate Granola”

Travel Snacks

Eating healthy while traveling is very difficult sometimes. It takes you out of routine and makes it difficult to find fresh food to grab on the go.  When I am traveling I usually go to Bulk Barn or a local grocery before I leave. I pack my carry on with filling , protein-packed snacks toContinue reading “Travel Snacks”

Almond Crunch Granola

This is my favourite granola recipe yet!.. Almond butter was the perfect ingredient to make crunchy chunks 🙂 So tasty in yogurt or to nibble on its own! Mix in a bowl: 2 cups large flake oats 1/3 cup almond butter, softened 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1 tspContinue reading “Almond Crunch Granola”

Maple Pecan Cinnamon Granola

Combine in a bowl: 3 cups oats 1/3 cup coconut oil, microwave for 10 seconds to make liquid 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/3 cup honey 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup pecans, crushed Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375F 2. Combine all ingredients and mix. Ensure that you microwave the coconut oilContinue reading “Maple Pecan Cinnamon Granola”