I picked up this recipe after reading “The Plan,” by Lyn-Genet Recitas. While I have modified the recipe to my liking, it was easy to make and currently my go-to afternoon snack. I mix about an 1/8 of the recipe with a clean protein powder/water drink and about 1/2 cup of frozen berries. This is a great snack on active days and when I know it’s going to be a later dinner. As it’s satiating, it’s a great balance for my blood sugar (to-date I’ve had type 1 diabetes for nearly 2.5 decades).

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Ingredient:

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cup whole flaxseeds
  • 1/2 T local honey
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • sea salt to taste
  • ½ cup raisins (optional – as noted, I prefer frozen berries)

Combine water and flax – let sit for 30 min. and mix again. Preheat oven to 275F. Add honey, spices, vanilla and flax together. Spread granola in thin layer on baking sheet and bake for 50 min. Reduce oven temp to 225F. Cut sheet o granola into clusters, flip and bake an additional 35 min., until thoroughly dry. Add raisins and store in airtight container. Or omit this step and add fresh or frozen fruit when enjoying the recipe. Have as a cereal with coconut milk or blend protein powder with water to increase the protein amount of the snack/meal. As a meal this makes 4 servings, as a snack, makes 8.