Incorporating oats in a diet is not easy,especially if you have picky kids or partner .The gooey texture makes it less appealing for many of us,and limits it only as a breakfast option,well that is unless you try out this recipe .Low fat ,low calorie,high nutrition, oats blend.....mixture .....granola whatever you want to call it !,and also if you like oats you are going to love this recipe .
INGREDIENTS:
- Oats - 3 cups
- walnuts and almonds(or nuts of your choice) - 1/4 cup
- oil - 1 tbsp
- applesauce - one 4 oz cup
- Cinnamon powder - 1tsp
- red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
- Dates -about 10 ps
- vanilla extract - 1tsp
- Agave or sugar - 3 tbs
- curry leaves - few
- coconut powder - 2 tbsp (optional)
- salt -1 1/2 tsp
- In a large bowl combine together the oats,nuts, Cinnamon powder and salt .
- Add red chilly powder, oil,curry leafs and combine with a spatula until well coated.
- add in the applesauce ,vanilla extract ,combine well with hands.
- Add in the agave or sugar and mix well
- finally add the dates and mix
- Line a tray with baking sheet
- spread the mixture evenly ,don't over crowd .Use two trays if required .
- Bake on 375F for 30 min ,mixing up every 10 minutes with a fork .
- Once golden brown take out ,let cool and add the coconut powder.
- store in an air tight container .
STOVE TOP METHOD
- mix all the ingredients except coconut powder in a bowl
- Heat a non stick pan on medium high
- turn over the mixture in the pan
- keep stirring the mixture until golden brown .
- Once done turn off the stove and add the coconut powder
- Cool and store in an air tight container
Snack on anytime .Can also be used to make parfait with a hint of spice. This recipe is different from the store bought granola for they use butter as a binding agent ,also they are loaded with sugars .Replacing butter with applesauce takes away all the unhealthy fat calories .Keep in touch with greenhouse cuisine for more healthy recipes .Thank you for visiting my blog !
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