Gluten Free Almond Granola ... Start Your Day the California Almond Way!

Start Your Day the California Almond Way ... Bring Back the Jingle!

I enjoy making homemade granola to control the sugar that I consume. Many packaged cereals are loaded with sugar, and, as a granola fan, I need to make sure to limit my sugar intake since I have a tendency to eat lots of granola as cereal or a snack!

My recipe for granola is simple ... Gluten Free Oats + Flavoring + Oil + Honey + Mix-Ins

I love the versatility and simplicity of the granola formula. The flavors and quantity can be customized each time you prepare a batch!

California Almonds provide numerous health and nutrition benefits. The easy formula to remember is 1-2-3 ... one serving of almonds is 23

nuts. They add a crunch to a recipe, have a low glycemic index, have prebiotic potential and fiber, and contain "good" fats and contain to curb cravings.

Ingredients:
2 Cups Gluten Free Oats
46 almonds diced into slivers (I cut each into three or four slivers)
3 TBSP Almond flavoring
1/3 cup oil - I used avocado oil for this recipe
1/3 cup honey - I like to use local raw honey

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350
• Combine ingredients in a mixer
• Line a cookie sheet with foil  (I use non-stick) 
• Spread the granola on the foil and back until done ... about 15-20 minutes until the edges start to look a bit brown. (You can bake for more/less time based on your taste preferences.)
• Let the granola cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Break up clusters created by the honey if you wish. 
• Once cooled, store in an airtight container.