The Midnight Cafe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ripe banana
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups rolled oats
• ⅓ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• ⅓ cup chopped nuts
• ¼ cup of dried fruit (optional)
• ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• ½ cup of maple syrup/honey

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 330°F (165°C). Line a large baking tray with non-stick paper.
2. Mash the banana thoroughly in a large bowl, add the honey.
3. In a separate bowl mix in the cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt. Add the oats, shredded coconut, nuts and dried fruit. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour banana and honey mixture over the dry mixture and stir until fully mixed.
5. Transfer the mixture to the baking tray. Bake for 30-40 minutes, mixing it around with a fork every 10 minutes . Once finished, allow the granola to cool.
6. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.

Yields 2-3 cups

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped nuts (I used a mix of almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, brazil nuts)
• ½ cup shredded coconut (I used unsweetened)
• 1 tbsp. dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg (optional)
• A pinch of salt
• 1½ tbsp. chia seeds
• 1½ tbsp. coconut oil, melted
• ¼ cup honey or pure maple syrup
• vanilla extract
• ½ tsp. vanilla bean paste (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, stir together oats, nuts, coconut, almonds, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, chia seeds, and salt.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut oil, honey/maple syrup, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste.
4. Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mixture and stir until all the dry ingredients are well coated.
5. Spread mixture in an even layer on the lined baking sheet and bake for 30-45 minutes, or until mixture turns a light golden brown. Check every 10 minutes and stir to make sure it doesn’t burn.

Let cool on the baking sheet before storing in an airtight container.

Invented this first thing in the morning! It’s super healthy and energy packed, perfect for breakfasts with almond milk or greek yogurt and fruit, enjoy!

This recipe yields a smaller batch of granola, it can easily be doubled if you want more!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups of rolled oats
• 1/2 cup of crushed almonds
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• optional 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips or raisons/dried fruit
• optional 3 tablespoons brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 275 Degrees Fahrenheit

In a large bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and crushed almonds and set aside. In a small pot on low heat, stir together honey, cocoa powder, salt and vanilla until well mixed. Pour the melted mixture over the oat mixture and stir everything together until it is thoroughly combined. Spread the mixture evenly on a greased or lined baking tray and (optional) sprinkle with brown sugar. Place tray in the oven for 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool before storing in an air tight container. Stays fresh for at least 3 weeks.