Name: Lemon Chia Seed Granola
Ingredients: 1/2 C cashew butter; 2 tbsp ghee or coconut oil; 4 tbsp honey; 2 tsp lemon extract; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; zest of 1 lemon; 2 C rolled oats; 3/4 C puffed quinoa or puffed rice cereal; 1/2 C sliced almonds; 2 tbsp chia seeds; 1/4 tsp salt

Description

This lemon chia seed granola is a healthier alternative to that jumbo lemon poppy seed muffin you were tempted to buy the other day! It’s bright, crunchy, a little chewy, and just sweet enough!

Ingredients

1/2 C cashew butter
2 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
4 tbsp honey
2 tsp lemon extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
zest of 1 lemon

2 C rolled oats
3/4 C puffed quinoa or puffed rice cereal
1/2 C sliced almonds
2 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Combine the cashew butter, ghee, and honey in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 20-30 seconds or until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Stir in the lemon extract, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
In a large bowl, combine oats, puffed quinoa, sliced almonds, and chia seeds. Stir in the melted mixture till all the ingredients are coated well.
If making crunchy granola: preheat oven to 375 degrees. Dump onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Make sure to spread mixture out. Bake for 15-18 minutes; stir occasionally!
If making no-bake granola bars*: Press the mixture into a parchment lined 8×8 pan. Refrigerate for 3hours+. Slice into 8 bars.

Notes

You might need to add an additional 1/4 C of cashew butter to make them hold together a little better. Depends on the brand of cashew butter. You could add an additional 1 tbsp of honey for more sweetness.