healthy homemade granola
the weekend has arrived! let the festivities begin. a dear friend from my san francisco days is stopping by this weekend with a friend which means the house gets a thorough once over. fresh flowers, clean linens, and stocking the fridge are priorities. healthy snacks too. it’s important to have the right choices on hand, so we don’t make the wrong choice. quality counts, whether it’s our clothes or what we eat. so i whipped up a batch of healthy homemade granola to have on hand for breakfast or a snack. it’s a keeper! and i love to start my day with a cup of coffee. café americano is my favorite! so that’s what’s on deck this week for fridays with oscar. come join us. oscar’s buddy pax stopped by this week, so there was lots of romping and tussling. it was hard to wrangle oscar for his weekly gig! never a dull moment at the djalali house.
july is winding down, ladies! it’s been a lovely month with fireworks, barbecues, baseball games, and of course, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale when i zipped to atlanta with my DIL for a fun day of shopping. august looks promising as i head to tybee for a long relaxing weekend before celebrating not one, not two, but four birthdays! stay tuned.
wearing so many neutrals the past few weeks, it was time to unleash my preppy side. i’m always a sucker for whimsical chinos, and this parrot print from Talbots (limited sizes, similar here and here) was the perfect place to start. a knit shell from Frances Valentine is perfect to wear solo like today or layer underneath sweaters and blazers on our horizon. love the vibrant shade of blue! beaded hoop earrings and stacked bangles pick up the color palette from the chinos and sweater. the reversible belt reinforces the casual, chic, preppy vibe. and i always say every woman needs a pair of red shoes (old, similar here and here) in her closet. they’re just dang fun to wear!
i always start my day with a cup of coffee. sometimes two. one of my favorites is café americano. legend has it that during WWII, american soldiers stationed in italy weren’t fond of italian espresso. it was too strong for their taste. the remedy was to add hot water to their shot of espresso. voila! café americano was born. the drink is always served black, but i add oat milk to mine for a milder flavor.
healthy homemade granola
it’s important to stock up on healthy snacks, especially when guests arrive. sometimes our body just needs an energy boost before the next meal. reaching for the right foods is an essential part of healthy eating. when i have time, i love to make healthy homemade granola packed with nuts and seeds. grab a handful for a snack or sprinkle it over yogurt (i use coconut yogurt from Trader Joe’s that is dairy-free). it’s sure to be a hit and can be stored in an airtight container for two weeks.
Healthy Homemade Granola
- 1 cup slivered raw almonds
- 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup flaxseed
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup Swerve brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coarsely chop the almonds, peanuts, pecans, and pumpkin seeds, and place in a large bowl. Add the coconut, flaxseed, chia seeds, and cinnamon to the bowl with the nuts and mix together using a rubber spatula.
- Heat the coconut oil in the microwave until completely melted but not hot, 30 to 60 seconds. Whisk in the sweetener, vanilla, and egg until it is well mixed and has a pastelike texture.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the nuts and seeds and mix with a rubber spatula until everything is coated.
- Dump out the granola onto the prepared baking sheet and firmly press down with the back of the spatula until there is an even layer covering the entire baking sheet, about ½ inch thick.
- Bake for 18 minutes, until golden brown. Take out of the oven and let cool completely in the. pan. Gently break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container for two weeks.
Café Americano
- 1-2 shots of espresso
- 8-10 ounces hot water
- Grind espresso.
- Add two ounces of espresso into espresso glass.
- Pour hot water into a cup from espresso machine.
- Pour espresso over the top of hot water. Enjoy!
I cheat and brew my espresso in my Nespresso machine. Then I add hot water and oat milk.
chinos (limited sizes, similar here and here) | knit shell | belt | shoes (old, similar here and here) | earrings | bracelets
oscar, pax, and i wish you a lovely weekend!
Good morning — and it will be a good morning in your house with the homemade granola. Just so folks don’t get confused, the ingredients list “pumpkin” but you mean “pumpkin seeds.”
The outfit is really cute! I don’t have enough confidence to wear parrots yet — maybe one day, but everything works together on you!
thanks for letting me know i forgot to add “seeds” thanks for stopping by!
How much coconut oil is used? Sorry, I can’t tell from the recipe. Thanks for the recipe, it look sdelicious!
oops! sorry about that! 1/4 cup coconut oil. i buy mine in packets and i used four.
Thanks so much, will head to TJ’s today!
this recipe is so easy to make. healthy and delicious!
Wonderful food and outfit! Oscar and Pax look so cute next you…..have a great weekend with your friends….we get to spend the weekend with my nephews family!
have fun, Janet! nothing better than time with friends and family.
Hi Beth!
I have these chinos and finding them at $19.99 was a bargain I couldn’t resist! The parrot print is fun but not all see them as birds! My four year old grandson said “Nana,why do you have funny hammers on your pants?”😳
Oscar and Pax are looking in tip top shape.
Enjoy your weekend friends!
children are so precious! happy weekend!
Oh my! The granola looks delicious. I see some maple syrup in the picture of ingredients. Is that used in this recipe? I will have to try the coconut yogurt too. Love TJ’s.
Your outfit is smashing! Have a good visit with your friends, and can’t wait to see pictures of your Tybee vacation.
i had picked the maple syrup up on my Trader Joe’s run and accidentally placed it with the ingredients. it doesn’t belong in the recipe.
have a great weekend!
Been making my own muesli for a couple of years, but your granola sounds delicious, think I’ll be giving that a go. We always refer to an espresso made by the Nespresso machine as a ‘George’ after George Clooney. Sadly he doesn’t come with the machine!
love muesli! when we lived overseas that was a go-to breakfast for me. for some reason, i think it tastes better in faraway lands.
Hi Beth,
Love the outfit — very cheery! Also love the way Oscar has parked himself firmly on the rug. Thanks for all your very practical and wise advice. I always look forward to seeing what you and the doggies are up to.
Cheers,
Helen
isn’t oscar a hoot? he did not want to have his photo taken!
Adorable outfit! Love all the colors and the parrot chinos…so cute!
pops of color always brighten my day!
Your granola sounds and looks delicious. I always have multiple varieties of trail mix and granola in the house for snacking or a portable lunch. I’m crazy for nuts, seeds, dried fruits and coconut.
Your outfit is darling, head to toe. Love the whimsy of the chinos. Your blender and dish towel are perfect red accents! I’d like to kiss and hug the doggies. (My cats should be bald with the way I’m constantly “mauling” them.🤗)
Please don’t bake the seeds anymore, they are healthier without baking. A lots of vitamins are destroyed and the fat oxidised. I love your outfit, you are a beautiful lady.
Love the granola recipe, Beth. I made it and added dried cherries. Now . . . To stop eating it.
it’s good stuff! i’ve added chocolate before but the dried cherries sound delicious!