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hemp seed nutty spiced keto granola by better option foods

Hemp Seed Granola (large batch)

Hemp seeds and rolled oats make for a superpower granola mix.Truly an old hippy's dream granola. Elevate your granola by including protein rich hemp seeds. The nutrition can't be beat. They're friendly to Vegan and Keto lifestyle diets plus they meet the needs of Gluten Free.
Great to take camping or on a road trip for a healthy breakfast and snacking. Get your hemp on grandma. This recipe is worthy as an Old Mother Hubbard cupboard pantry staple.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
cool completely - estimating 1 hour 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 39 minutes
Servings: 16 to 18 - 1/2 cup servings, depending on what all you optionally add
Course: Breakfast, healthy snack, workout recovery
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Old Fashion Oats use gluten free oats if making GF
  • 1 cup hemp hearts by Better Option Foods
  • 1 cup toasted whole hemp seeds by Better Option Foods
  • ¾ cup sliced or slivered raw almonds
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds (or pepitas)
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut chips (optional) | unsweetened coconut flakes can also be used. TO ADD after the granola has baked for the 1st half. Stir in on the cookie sheet. Let bake in the 2nd half of cook time.
  • ½ to ⅔ cup melted coconut oil (or olive oil) If you're adding more nuts and seeds to taste, increase the oil so all the ingredients are fully coated.
  • 3 TBSP pure vanilla extract
  • ½ to ⅔ cup maple syrup (or honey) If you're adding more nuts and seeds to taste, increase the syrup slightly (also to taste) so all the ingredients are fully coated.
  • 2 to 3 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp real salt
  • The Following are Optional Ingredients *SEE NOTES
  • ½ cup Unsweetened dark chocolate (cacao) baking powder add to wet ingredients when mixing
  • ½ cup Nuts & Seed Option: Walnuts, Pecans, Hazel Nuts, Sunflower Seeds
  • ⅔ cup *Dried Fruit: raisins, dried cranberries, cherries or apricots to add the last half of baking
  • ½ tsp Baking Spices to your taste: ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, pumpkin spice add to wet ingredient mix
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips To add after baking is complete and granola is mostly cooled so the chips won't melt
  • Store 1 to 2 weeks in a tightly sealed container. Can freeze for several months.

Equipment

  • 1 half sheet size - cookie sheet (13" x 18" size with a lip)
  • parchment paper & non-stick spray
  • lg mixing bowl
  • med mixing bowl for wt ingredients
  • spatula for mixing ingredients

Method
 

  1. Prepare cookie sheet by spraying with non-stick spray, then cover the cookie sheet with parchment paper
  2. Preheat oven to 350℉
  3. In a Large Mixing Bowl: combine oats, hemp seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds. Stir together until evenly blended
  4. In a medium mixing bowl: combine coconut oil, vanilla, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon. (Other spices may be added to taste i.e. nutmeg, ground ginger or ground cloves and nutmeg)
    Stir together until well blended
  5. Pour wet ingredients over the dry oat blend of the seeds and nut mixture and stir until evenly mixed and the oats, seeds and nuts are coated. If mixture appears a bit dry, add a splash more of oil and syrup.
  6. FIRMLY pat the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet. Make sure the granola has been pressed onto the pan.
  7. Bake for 21 to 24 minutes
    HALFWAY THROUGH BAKING: (about 10 to 12 minutes)
    Remove from oven and gently lift & stir granola (you want to keep some large chunks) to help evenly bake through the mixture
    ADD IN: coconut gently stirring (optional)
    * If you are adding dried fruit, add fruit at halfway point so it does not get burned.
    Return to oven to bake the remaining 10 to 12 minutes.
    Do not overcook. As the granola cools, it will crisp up

Notes

This recipe is a good foundation for making any hemp seed granola that you want to make using rolled oats. After all, rolled oats are the traditional way to make granola. Adding hemp seeds will bring you a powerhouse of protein, balanced fatty acids of omega-6 and omega-3, and other nutrients including magnesium, zinc and iron.
Using hemp hearts will provide a soft buttery texture. Adding the toasted hemp seeds will bring a nice crunch and boost fiber. Our toasted hemp seeds with sea salt can also be used. The salt is not overwhelming.
A super delicious flavor profile for hemp seed granola is a dark chocolate and dried cherry combo. Add 1/2 cup unsweetened dark chocolate baking powder (or cacao) to the wet ingredients. When baking is almost complete, add 2/3 cup Michigan dried cherries. The chocolate cherry combo is to die for... Enjoy

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