Big Cluster Buckwheat Almond Butter Granola
Big clusters of crunchy buckwheat granola made with nutrient-rich nuts and seeds with deep flavors of maple and vanilla. This delicious granola is rich in heart-healthy omega 3 fat, protein and fiber, and is downright addicting!
Servings: 12 -14 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw buckwheat groats**
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 2 tbsp whole flaxseeds
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup salted almond butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine groats, cashews, almond, flaxseeds, chia seeds and coconut flakes.
- In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, coconut oil, almond butter and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat until melted, stirring frequently.
- Pour liquid mixture into mixing bowl and toss well. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Spread mixture evenly onto baking sheet, lightly pressing down with a spatula to even out. Bake for 20 minutes, stir, and then bake for another 18-20 minutes, until toasted and golden brown.
- Allow the buckwheat to cool completely before breaking it into clusters. It needs to cool for at least an hour, but I left mine for ~2 hrs before touching it. Store in an air-tight tupperware container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
Raw buckwheat groats are usually found in the bulk-bin sections of health food stores at a lower cost than buying packaged buckwheat
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 120mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g