Healthy Granola

Healthy Granola

So I used to make this all of the time and then I got burnt out on it.  But I made last week, and once again I am hooked.  This is so yummy. And oh so healthy.  Lots of protein to keep you full.  You can eat it plain, in your yogurt or with milk as cereal.  This makes quite a bit.  


4 cups rolled oats
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup flax seed
3/4 cup protein powder ( I used whey based vanilla, Dymatize, this is the best tasting protein powder out there!)
1 TBS cinnamon ( I omit it, allergic)
Mix all these ingredients in a large bowl.
Then in another bowl mix:
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
6 TBS canola oil
2 TBS water


Method:
Pour liquid mixture over dry ingredients.  Stir thoroughly.  Spread evenly onto a cookie sheet.  Bake for approx 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden brown.  After you take out of oven let it just sit in the pan for an hour to 3 hours to firm.  Then break up and put into container.  I like to add in almonds, coconut, raisins or dried fruit.  This includes 2 important ingredients for weight loss: Protein and Fiber to curb your appetite.  You will eat less and feel satisfied longer!