Granola with SuperSeedz

Homemade granola is simple to make and easy to customize. At the Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo I learned about SuperSeedz and decided I needed to try to incorporate them into my granola. I have been including pumpkin seeds into granola from time to time to take advantage of its protein and iron. The idea of adding FLAVORED pumpkin seeds to add to the granola’s flavor profile and texture intrigued me.

Enjoy this granola with a subtle vanilla and chocolate flavor. Next time I will have to add dried strawberries to make it a true Neapolitan granola!

I started with:

·      3-4 cups of oats (I get Gluten Free Bob’s Red Mill)

·      1 cup  of coconut flakes

·      3 / 4 cup of uncooked quinoa

For flavor and texture I added:

·      1 cup of CoCo Joe SuperSeedz

·      2 tbsp vanilla extract

·      4 dried figs – diced

To add moisture I added:

·      1 1/2 cups of olive oil

I mixed the ingredients in my stand up mixer and put it on a foil lines cookie tray. I sprinkled 1 cup of honey to the top of the granola and baked in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes (depending on the heat of your oven). You know the granola is done when the edges start to turn golden.

When the granola is done I take it out of the oven and let it cool. Once cool I remove it from the foil and place in an airtight container. 

Enjoy your granola with your favorite milk or yogurt as a breakfast treat or top frozen yogurt or ice cream as part of a sweet treat.

You may not have noticed SuperSeedz on the shelves in your local store. This family owned business is growing nationally. Their website lists retail locations carrying their products (http://www.superseedz.com/pages/find-a-retailer). You can also buy the product on the SuperSeedz website. I'll certainly be sharing other recipes using other flavors!