Sunflower seeds help, not cure, aid in the prevention of asthma, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, colon cancer, diabetes and, lastly, heart disease. WOW!
Not only are they good in this recipe, but also to be added to salads, stir fries and even baking.
Baked Granola
- 3/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 1/2 cups oatmeal
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional), unsweetened
- 3 tbsp. natural peanut butter
- pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup agave syrup
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl until well mixed.
Press this into a baking pan and bake for 40 – 45 minutes.
That’s it, but it is truly a life safer, it is also a money saver. Both important in today’s families. Healthy munchies….what more can we ask for?
Note: dried apricots, raisins, mango etc. can be added. It is up to you and your taste buds.
Sunflower/Pumpkin Seeds and Fruit Granola
This is a great snack for walking, travelling or at work.
- 3/4 cup raw sunflower seeds,
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup whole almonds
- 1/4 cup flaxseed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- pinch of coarse salt
- 1 cup mixture made of dried cherries, cranberries, golden raisins and snipped dried apricots.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the sunflower and pumpkin seeds, almonds and flaxseed and microwave on high for 20 seconds. Stir in the oil, honey and salt and toss to coat.
Spread this out on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes. During this time, stir the mixture twice to move it around. Stir in the dried fruit and cool for 15 minutes. Spread this out on the parchment paper and let cool completely. Break up into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Store for a couple of weeks (if you don’t eat it all up) in the refrigerator.
Yummy.