Heavenly Granola

Sometimes I have to make this simply for the way it makes my house smell! It's such a comfort food of mine, and it packs quite the nutritional punch w/ no added sugar. Make extra... it freezes well- if you can keep it around long enough to store! 

HEAVENLY GRANOLA 

Dry Ingredients: 

•  1/2 Cup each: chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds
• 3 cups rolled oats 
• 5 TB ground flaxseed
• 1/4 C chia seeds

Wet Ingredients: 

• 1/2 C pure maple syrup
• 1/4 C coconut oil 
• 1 tsp vanilla 
• 1 tsp cinnamon 

Directions: Toss all ingredients and place on cookie sheet. Bake @225 for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Makes about 1 ziploc bag full... double if necessary! 

XOXO, 

Abby

~Fall Protein Waffles~

I mess around a LOT with protein pancakes and waffles. I love coming up with difference variations and getting those ratios just perfect! 

This is one I always come back to. The protein makes a big difference in the flavor of this waffle, so beware! My absolute favorite is Pescience Snickerdoodle Protein powder.

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1/3 C Kodiak Cakes 
• 1/4 C Pure Pumpkin 
• 1/2 scoop pescience protein powder 
• 4-5 TB egg whites 
• 1/4 C water 
• 1 tsp almond butter 
• 1 tsp baking powder 
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon 

METHOD: 

Blend all ingrediens together, and spread on hot waffle iron. Makes 1 large waffle or 2 small. 

Topping Ideas: 

• Bananas 
• Sweet greek yogurt (cinnamon and stevia added to greek yogurt) 
• Mini Chocolate Chips 
• Almond Butter
• Pure Maple Syrup