Quick Omega-3 Granola

A nutritious homemade granola packed with heart-healthy omega-3s from walnuts and flaxseed, sweetened with dates and honey. Perfect for breakfast or as a healthy snack.

8 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons walnut oil
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 3 cups organic old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • ½ cup flaxseed meal
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • ¼ cup honey

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush heavy large rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons oil. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, sugar, egg whites, and salt in large bowl. Add oats, walnuts, and flaxseed; toss well.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Spread mixture evenly on prepared sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Using metal spatula, stir granola. Bake 15 minutes longer. Stir again. Sprinkle dates over; drizzle with honey. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. Stir to loosen. Transfer to clean baking sheet to cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled in airtight container.

    40 min

  3. 3.

    Ground flaxseeds; available at natural foods stores.

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