Slow Cooker Granola Recipe

This simple recipe makes a fabulous granola that’s easily customizable and is a wonderful snack on it’s own or added to yogurt!

Ingredients:

4 cups old-fashioned oats

1 cup sliced almonds

1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup coconut oil, melted

1/2 cup maple syrup

1 cup dried cherries

See the entire recipe and directions at Taste of Home.

Vanilla Pumpkin Seed Bites (Only 4 Ingredients!)

Pumpkin seeds are a great source of healthy fats as well as iron, magnesium, and zinc. They’re delicious to eat right out of the bag, but this simple recipe is extra delicious, and makes pumpkin seeds into a wonderful, slightly sweet snack! This recipe is vegan, Paleo, and grain free!

Ingredients:

115 g 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp maple syrup

2 tsp coconut sugar

Water, boiled

See the entire recipe and directions at the Wallflower Kitchen!

Healthy Granola Recipe

Granola is a wonderful thing to have on hand for a quick breakfast or snack- it’s also amazing added to yogurt or even just plain. This granola recipe is endlessly customizable to fit your individual tastes!

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup whole, raw almonds

1/2 cup pepitas

1 teaspoon cinnamon

3 tablespoons maple syrup

2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

1/2 cup dried unsweetened cranberries

See the entire recipe and directions at Fit Foodie Finds.

Grain Free Seed Crackers

These crackers are delicious and so healthy, while being perfect for special diets, whether you’re gluten free, paleo, low carb, vegan, or just want to have a tasty snack that’s good for you!

INGREDIENTS:

½ cup pumpkin seed (pepitas)

1 cup ground flaxseed

⅓ cup sesame seed

¼ cup chia seed

1 tsp salt

1¼ cup water

Additional Flavorings:

Add up to 2 tablespoons of your favorite herbs and spices. I added ½ tsp granulated garlic, 1 tsp thyme and 1 tsp basil.

See the entire recipe and directions at Downshiftology.

Super Seed Granola Bars

This is a fantastic recipe for a quick breakfast or snack on the go that’s also full of healthy fiber and fats!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free for GF eaters)

1/2 cup raw almonds, walnuts, or pecans (roughly chopped)

1 heaping (seriously) packed cup dates (pitted // deglet noor or medjool)*

2 Tbsp chia seeds

2 Tbsp sunflower seeds (roasted or raw)

2 Tbsp flax seeds (ground or whole)

2 Tbsp hemp seeds

1/4 cup agave nectar or maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)

1/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter

Optional Additions:

Chocolate chips, dried fruit, other nuts, banana chips, etc.

See the full recipe and directions at the Minimalist Baker.