January 04, 2026 1 min read

It's January. It's the start of the New Year!  It's 2026 filled with possibilities.  If you are interested in astrology (I admit it, I am)  this is a year of beginnings, transformation, clarity, and emotional renewal.  So let's start with being good to our selves and our bodies!  Here's a recipe for a home made granola, filled with all kinds of good stuff that your body will love.  It's a great recipe to get your kids involved in - it's easy and it's never to early to start a love of baking (my grandkids love making granola with me;)  We grab this by the handful for a quick snack and we really like it on our granola - I mean who doesn't love something crunchy with their granola?

Let's get to the recipe. . .

Cranberry Granola

Into a large bowl add in
3 c. oats 
1 1/2c. almonds or whatever nuts you like - use a combo or use just 1 kind.  I also like mine slivered or in pieces but whole is fine too.
1/2 c. hemp hearts
1/2 c. pumpkin seeds

Into a small bowl, add in and mix
1/2 c. coconut oil - melted
3/4 c. maple syrup
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves

Mix the wet with the dry, making sure that all the oats are coated with the wet.

Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes - stir 1/2 way thru.

Remove and let cool.
When cool, break into chunks and add in
1/2 c. dried cranberries.

Store in a sealed container.

Enjoy!


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