Apple Cinnamon Granola and Blueberry Oat Bake

by Christiane Matey
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Having a healthy, nutrient-dense breakfast ready in minutes is essential for busy mornings.

Granola is one of the easiest, most versatile ways to feel good any time of day. Add it to yogurt and smoothie bowls. Layer it parfait-style in a jar with fresh fruit and yogurt for a grab-n-go breakfast. Portion it in baggies for a healthy snack later in the day.

Loaded with fiber, nutrients and phytonutrients, this Apple Cinnamon Granola recipe promotes weight loss by stabilizing blood glucose levels. It gives you lasting energy so you’re not tempted by unhealthy snacks. Fiber and potassium help maintain blood pressure and slow the deposit of plaque in arteries that can lead to a stroke or heart attack. Nuts and nut butter are a good source of vegan protein and unrefined ingredients promote gut health. Make this part of your weekly food prep and you’ll never walk out the door without breakfast!

Apple cinnamon granola

Ingredients:

2 cups oats whole rolled oats
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup chopped pecans
2 Tbs. ground flax seed
½ cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
2 tsp. cinnamon
½. tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbs. avocado oil
¼ cup maple syrup
3 Tbs. almond butter
1/3 cup dried apples

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine oats, walnuts, pecans, coconut flakes, cinnamon and salt.
Drizzle in the coconut oil, vanilla, maple syrup and almond butter and stir until well combined.
Pour the granola onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and press it with wax paper (to prevent your hands from sticking) until it’s approximately 1-inch thick. This will allow for clumping.
Bake for 15 minutes, using a fork to gently break the granola into large pieces.
Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with dried apples.
Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Store in a cool, dry place for how long.

Blueberry oat bake

Ingredients:

2 cups oats, old fashioned-style (not quick oats!)
2 Tbs. ground flax
1 Tbs. chia seeds
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. vanilla extract
¼ cup maple syrup
2/3 cup oat milk
2 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
2 cups blueberries, thawed if frozen
1 Tbs. avocado oil

Instructions:

Preheat air fryer or oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl mix all ingredients minus the avocado oil until fully incorporated.
Use oil to grease a 5×8 baking dish and pour oat mixture evenly into the dish.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until bubbling in the middle and slightly brown on top.

In good health,

Christiane Matey, MSHS, RDN, LDN, ABAAHP

Founder, Integrative Dietitian