Lemon Chia Seed Granola
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 2 and 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1/2 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey (vegans use maple syrup)
- zest of 1–2 large lemons*
- splash pure vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Combine oats, almonds, and chia seeds in a large bowl. Mix to combine.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, honey, lemon zest, vanilla and salt. Mix well to combine.
- Pour wet ingredients over the oat mixture, and mix until well combined.
- Pour granola onto the prepared baking sheet and pat down to create one even layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from oven and turn the pan around and bake for another 3-5 minutes, or until the granola is golden and fragrant.**
- Let cool completely before munching. Store in a jar or container at room temp!
Notes
*If you use the zest of only 1 lemon, the granola will have a light lemony taste. If you want the lemon flavor a little more pronounced, use the zest of 2.
**To keep this granola as chunky as possible, don’t mix it at all during baking or after it comes out of the oven.
Find it online: https://www.fooduzzi.com/2016/03/lemon-chia-seed-granola/