“Nuts and twigs.” “What crunchy people eat.” “Dry.” “Boring.” These are just a few of the stereotypes of granola over the years. But what is granola, really? How about delicious? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we unmask granola…we clear up some misconceptions and talk about how to make great granola at home.
 
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Here’s what we mention in this episode:
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* Feel Good Hearty Granola Bars
* Chewy Healthy Granola Bars
* Pumpkin Seed and Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Resources Used for this Episode:

* Is Granola Good For You?
* Is Granola Cereal Good for You?
* 9 Surprising Benefits Of Granola
* The World’s 10 Healthiest Granolas
* Make Perfect Homemade Granola by Avoiding These Common Mistakes

Recipe of the Week
Danielle’s ‘Clean Out the Pantry’ Granola
Ingredients

* 1 cup rolled oats (regular basic quaker style)
* 6 tablespoons chopped nuts
* 1/4 cup maple syrup – really good quality.

Instructions

* Preheat oven to 400 degrees
* Spread granola mix on cookie sheet lined with parchment
* Bake for 5-8 minutes. It is ready when you can smell the oats and the edges are browned.

Notes