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.
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.
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.
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.
Ground flaxseeds; available at natural foods stores.
