Today has been a wonderful day of baking and crafting! I made quinoa burgers for lunch, chicken and black bean burritos for dinner, chia seed granola for snacking, and DIY work out tank-tops. Over all quite a productive day off I think.
I have been thinking about making granola for a while now (I feel like I always say that, but it is true), but while I was trolling pinterest I happened upon a page dedicated to Chia recipes. And well, since I still have a big bag full of seeds from those chia bars that I made a while back; I said what the hell, that looks easy. I and it really was, it only took me 5 minutes to make and 15 to bake.
Factoid of the day: Did you know that the word Chia comes from the Mayan language and means strength?
So why not try out some chia seed granola, and maybe if you are feeling really bold, some no cook chia chocolate pudding. Recipe coming soon.
Normally I would include the website I got it from, but I thought the recipe was a little boring so I changed it up a bit. Feel free to put your own spin on it. You don’t even need to put chia seeds in it. Granola is very versatile.This is probably going to be my go-to granola/ maybe trail mix, from now on. It is so good and so easy to make. I gave a bowl to my roommate and he was like “this is amazing!” and then proceeded to ask for the recipe.
If you aren’t in a healthy food mood, stay tuned for my homemade “pop tart” recipe. Not healthy and oh so delicious. Way better than store bought Pop Tarts.
Chia Seed Granola
Makes four 1/4 c. servings or one really big serving (that’s what I would do)
Ingredients
1 c. old fashioned oats
2 tbsp. chia seeds
1/4 chopped pecans (you can just break them up with your hands)
1/4 unsweetened coconut chips/flakes
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp. canola oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Combine oats, chia seeds, pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg a small bowl. Slowing stir honey, maple syrup and canola oil into oat mixture until everything is almost coated. Add coconut and stir gently, so as not to break the coconut pieces. Spread granola onto prepared sheet pan and bake for approximately 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool until granola becomes crunchy. Enjoy!
This would also be great with other types of nuts, spices, and or dried fruit. If you do add dried fruit, lightly toss it in just after the granola comes out of the oven.
Mixing with Madison 