Chia Chai Granola
The addition of chia seeds, unsweetened coconut and fragrant cardamom make this a unique, nutritious granola which is great as a snack or over yogurt or fruit.
Servings: 10
Calories: 322kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped or sliced almonds, or whatever nuts you like
- 2 Tablespoons ground flax meal
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Prepare two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 4 cups rolled oats, 1 cup almonds, 2 Tablespoons flax meal, ⅓ cup chia seeds, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon cardamom, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon allspice, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger.
- In a smaller microwave-safe bowl, combine ½ cup honey and 2 Tablespoons oil. Heat for 15 seconds and stir to combine well. Add to dry mixture and mix well to coat.
- In a small bowl, whisk 3 egg whites until foamy. Stir whites into granola mixture, folding to coat.
- Evenly distribute mixture between the two baking sheets, spreading evenly. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking to prevent edges from burning (*it is also a good idea to switch racks halfway through).
- Allow mixture to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2.5mg