Give Me Granola

I love granola, but I hate that the store bought versions always seem to have tons of sugar and fat in them, transforming this wholesome snack into something not so healthy. Instead of adding more fat, I added egg whites to bind everything together, and was pleasantly surprised to find that it gave the granola an extra crunch once baked. Next batch, I plan on adding dried cherries, walnuts, and raw cocoa nibs.

Ingredients:

5 cups of rolled oats

3 egg whites

1/3 cup coconut oil

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1 tablespoon of cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon of salt

5 packets of stevia (or more depending on how sweet you like it)

1/2 cup of toasted coconut

1/2 cup sliced almonds

*Feel free to add in whatever extras you like to create a granola that fits your specific preference, like any dried fruit, nuts, or seeds.

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl (minus the stevia). Combine the egg whites, vanilla, melted coconut oil, and the stevia in a separate bowl. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients, making sure all the dry ingredients are pretty well coated. Spread evenly over 1 (or 2) baking sheets, and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring the granola mixture once half way through. Try to allow it to cool for 10 minutes before diving in, enjoy!