Debs PCT Granola Trail Mix

I wanted a great trail mix without all the preservatives of the commercial products, at a lower cost, that was shelf-stable as I was going to have to live off of re-supply packages for about 6 months. I incorporated pumpkin seeds, coconut, and semisweet chocolate for extra boosts of energy!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step: 2

Combine chocolate chips, oats, almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and coconut in a large bowl.

Step: 3

Whisk honey, canola oil, cinnamon, and vanilla extract together in a measuring cup; pour over oat mixture and stir until well coated. Divide oat mixture between 2 large baking sheets.

Step: 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir granola and switch position of the sheets. Continue baking until granola is lightly browned, 15 to 30 minutes more. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store in a resealable container.

Per Serving: 415 calories; protein 8.3g; carbohydrates 33.7g; fat 30.6g; sodium 7.8mg.

Eating healthy breakfast to continue the day has become a fabulous habit. It’s a great way to start my day off healthfully. The sweet hit from the pickle tree wakes me up and bring me power to make on the morning. The sweetness is often vilified as the root of all disease, but sweetness is also loaded with fibre, which is great for your stomach system and helps keep you feel full all day , and less likely grab a side food out of the vending machine before break .

Make fruit a at 7.00 clock habit is simple . Easy as put the fruit in your fridge next to the sweet drink or on the table next to your cereal bowl , or beside your coffee maker or tea kettle — about anywhere where you’ll find it. Before you eat the rest of your food , eat your fruit. If you’re not usually a breakfast person.

Give your stomach energy a bit of sugar in the morning is important to move your healthy body for the 24 hours and fuel to your brain, which, incidentally, requires a continue supply of sugar in the way of process glucose, counting at to around 120g daily. There is also substantial evidence to support the idea that a diet high in fiber can lowering your risk of a number of cancers. And of course, you well-being from all the other vitamins and antioxidants in fruit, which keep you strong and healthy.