Alpha Omega Granola has it all from beginning to end! Loaded with flavor, texture and so many nutrients that your body and taste buds will be thrilled. It’s never been so easy to make a recipe that is a breakfast, snack, and dessert all rolled into one.
Alpha Omega Granola
I love granola — but historically I’ve shied away from eating it. In most cases, I felt like the ratio of sugars to protein and healthy fats was too extreme. But everyone needs granola in their lives, so I set out to create a recipe that would be easy to make and load up my body with plant-based protein, omega-3 fatty acids and still give me that tasty, sweet crunch that I adore.
Dry Ingredients
Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet — the beginning to end. Just like this granola — vitamins, minerals, fiber, complex carbohydrates, plant-based protein and Omega-3s — the beginning to end of the macro and micro nutrients! All of this without using nuts, so it’s safe for those with nut sensitivities too.
Dried Fruit
Chopped Dried Fruit
Another great feature of this recipe is the ability to customize it. If you like nuts in your granola, throw them in. Try out different dried fruits (dried blueberries have been a favorite in our house for years). Replace one ingredient in a nutrient category with more of another if it’s not on your list of favorites.
Dried Fruit Mixed with Dry Ingredients
Adding Wet Ingredients
Combined Ingredients
Let’s break it down:
Omega-3s: sprouted pumpkin seeds, raw shelled hemp seed, chia seeds and golden flaxseed meal.
Plant-based protein: gluten-free rolled oats, buckwheat groats, sprouted pumpkin seeds, raw shelled hemp seed, chia seeds, golden flaxseed meal and unsweetened coconut flakes.
Antioxidants: gluten-free rolled oats; buckwheat groats; sprouted pumpkin seeds; raw shelled hemp seed; chia seeds; golden flaxseed meal; unsweetened coconut flakes; dried cherries, raisins and apricot; cinnamon; coconut oil; maple syrup; and coconut palm sugar.
Ready to Bake
Alpha Omega Granola is delicious served up in a bowl drizzled with cashew milk or your favorite plant-based milk. Take it with you on the go for a snack that fuels you up for the rest of your day. I like to curl up at the end of a long day with a cup of hot tea and nibble on granola right out of the bag for a sweet but nourishing treat before bed. Have fun with this recipe and enjoy!!
Alpha Omega Granola
Alpha Omega Granola has it all from beginning to end! Loaded with flavor, texture and so many nutrients that your body and taste buds will be thrilled. It's never been so easy to make a recipe that is a breakfast, snack, and dessert all rolled into one.
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup buckwheat groats
- 1/2 cup sprouted pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup raw hemp seed (shelled)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup golden flax seed meal
- 1/3 cup dried cherries (chopped)
- 1/3 cup golden raisins (chopped)
- 1/3 dried apricots (chopped)
- syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or coconut palm nectar)
- 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (finely ground)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
Instructions
- 1) Add first seven ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl and mix together with a wooden spoon. Place all dried fruit on a cutting board and chop into small pieces (see picture in post). Add dried fruit to mixture in bowl and stir together until mixed.
- 2) In a small saucepan combine coconut oil, maple syrup, coconut palm sugar, cinnamon and sea salt. Whisk together over medium heat until coconut palm sugar is melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over dry mixture in bowl and mix together well with a wooden spoon (see picture in post).
- 3) Pour mixture on parchment lined baking sheet and spread evenly with wooden spoon or spatula. Bake at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes or until light brown and crunchy. Allow to cool completely for one hour before breaking apart. Store in a zip bag at room temperature for one week or in a zip bag in the refrigerator longer.
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