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This beauty of this recipe is that you can mix and match, depending on your stock and tastes. Store bought granola often contains refined sugar and palm oil, so coconut oil, maple syrup, and applesauce are healthy alternatives. Coconut oil remains stable at high temperatures and achieves a crispy result, the applesauce helps the grains to form clusters, but is not essential. I recommend making a batch every few weeks to sprinkle on smoothie bowls, or on top of yogurt and berries.
Oats offer a slow release of energy, rich in minerals, B vitamins and soluble fibre (beta glucans), important for energy, digestion and cardiovascular health. Cinnamon may have a positive effect on blood sugar, helping to support insulin sensitivity, and is beneficial for people with metabolic issues, such as diabetes, or PCOS. Nuts provide us with a rich source of protein and essential fats. Essential fats may help us burn fat, keep us full for longer, and help to absorb nutrients.