Crunchy Granola on a Soggy Fall Day

Let me begin by, brrrrr…. it's cold outside, and by cold i mean not 70 degrees….because anything under that IS cold to me! haha. But really, it's been rainy and gloomy for the last few days and I have been stuck inside (by will more than force) baking. GRANOLA! I love granola and what I love even more than granola is pumpkin season! Of course I mixed the two and made some magical deliciousness (not lucky charms, but better.)  I also wanted some chocolate, which isn't weird at all because i'm a girl and chocolate is chocolate. SO I decided on two granolas that I wanted to make! The first was Pumpkin chia chai.  Don't let that confuse you because Chia is the seed, and Chai is the spice! I LOVE chai spiced anything! It really compliments pumpkin and is even Fall(y) on it's own! I don't think that is a word but, whatever. The second was Carob/Cocao and it was love at first munch.  They compliment each other if you want to make both and eat them side by side on some yogurt or with some almond milk! And yes, you should be excited because these are GOOD.

The pumpkin/cinnamon smell is still taking over my house from this one! No complaints here.

mmmm chocolatey goodness.

Picked some fresh raspberries from the garden because they are gorgeous!

RECIPE(S)

First I'll start with the 

PUMPKIN CHIA CHAI

In this recipe you can use peaches if you are like me and had A TON from your trees or you can use Pears, either really goes great! 

WHAT YOU NEED

1/2 C All Bran

2 C Rolled Oats

1/2 C Sunflower Seeds (I used salted)

3 TBLS Chia Seeds

2 TBLS Ground Superfood Mix (optional)

2 TBLS Coconut Oil

3/4 C Pumpkin Puree

2 Peaches/Pears (small)

1 TSP Vanilla Extract

1 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

2 Tsp + Cinnamon

2 Tsp Dark Agave Syrup

1 Packet Truvia 

(add more if you want it to be more sweet)

Preheat the oven to 300F. 

Put the peaches or pears in the microwave in a  tiny bit of water for about a minute.  

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. (Except spices)

Turn the peaches over and microwave another 30 seconds.

Peel the peaches and throw into a small saucepan with the coconut oil and pumpkin puree.  Cook on medium/low heat for about 2 minutes while mashing in the peaches a little bit.  

Throw that along with all other ingredients into a food processor or high speed blender and blend. 

Pour mixture over dry ingredients and spread evenly over a greased cookie baking sheet. 

Bake for 50 minutes stirring every 15 ish. Let cool…..anndddd devour! 

For the

 CAROB/COCAO

WHAT YOU NEED

2 C Rolled Oats

1 1/2 C Puffed Kamut

1 C Raw Unsalted Almonds (chopped)

and any other nuts you might want!

3 TBLS Coconut Oil

2 Small Apples

1 TSP Vanilla Extract

2 TBLS Carob Powder

1 TBLS Cocao Powder (or Cocoa either works)

1 TSP Agave Syrup

1 Packet Truvia 

a pinch of sea salt

Preheat oven to 300F.

Mix Dry Ingredients in a bowl.

Microwave sliced apples for about 3 minutes or so until soft.

Heat coconut oil in a small saucepan and throw apples in along with vanilla extract. Cook for a few minutes then throw this along with all other ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth (I actually left mine a little rough, it gives it texture)

Pour over dry ingredients and spread evenly over a greased cookie baking sheet.

Bake at 300 for 45 minutes stirring every 15 minutes or so! Let cool…or not. Munch.

ENJOY!

Nutriton Facts

Granola calories don't count. Just eat it.