Homemade Almond- Raisin Granola

I love granola with soy yogurt for breakfast, perfect way to start out our day. Store bought granola is packed with high fat, sugar and calories. So, I prefer to make it at home with half the calories, fat and sugar.

Ingredients

Dry

• Rolled oats - 2 cups
• Almond chopped - 1/2 cup
• Sunflower seeds - 2 tblsp
• Raisins - 1/4 cup
• Flax powder - 2 tblsp
• Cinnamon powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - 1/4 tsp
• Brown sugar 1/4 cup

Wet

• Honey - 1/4 cup
• Water - 2 tblsp
• Peanut butter - 3 tblsp
• Almond extract - 1 tsp

Method

• Pre-heat the oven at 320 degrees and grease a baking tray
• In a big bowl mix all the dry ingredients
• Heat the pan with honey, peanut butter and water for 5 minutes
• Now stir in extract and remove from the heat
• Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir well until everything is coated
• Mixture will be a bit dry at first but keep mixing it until everything come together
• Scoop onto baking sheet
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring once half way through baking
• Allow it to cool for about 10-15 minutes on the baking tray (Makes about 5 cups)
• Store in an air-tight container up to a month

Nutritional Information

• Raisins are cholesterol-free, low in sodium, high in fiber and totally fat-free 
• Raisins are rich in potassium which is important in regulating blood pressure
• High fibre content in raisin makes them more filling than many other snacks
• Almonds help to prevent diabetes and heart disease
• Oats not only promotes a healthy digestive system but also helps control blood sugar levels
• High-fiber content in oats help control appetite, which is a plus for those trying to lose weight
• Per serving (1/4 cup) = 115 calories approximately