Delightful Mom Food

Easy Healthy Gluten-Free Recipes

  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
    • About
    • Work With Me
    • Contact
    • Privacy
    • Resources
  • Cookbooks
    • Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookbook
    • Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook
    • Dairy-Free Cookbook For Kids (not gluten-free)
    • E-books
    • More Products
  • Programs
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Last Updated June 25, 2020. Published January 7, 2015 Danielle Fahrenkrug | This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

Basic Granola Recipe

Tweet
Share
Pin1
1 Shares
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Simple ingredients for a basic granola recipe.
Basic Granola Recipe

The start of 2015 has been all about embracing the moment. It took my 3 year old to reteach me the importance of that again.

It was having him give one of his (make me go nuts) tantrums that made me stop and try to embrace this challenging time having young children at home. The time where you feel lonely, defeated, constantly tired and walking around like a zombie- like you shouldn't be in public… but you are.

A time when the days seem longer but the years go by far too fast. And then you blink and your children are gone all day at school or off to college and you wish they were right back home again with you all day.

The boys and I were driving down the highway last week, heading to Target in Ventura. We stopped to get a coffee and bagel along the way. When Chase finished his bagel his hands and face were covered with cream cheese so I pulled off at the next exit to clean him up. We were on a bit of a schedule, heading there to be there in time for the baby to be fed and home before naps. We happened to stop at the bird refuge near Coast Village Rd. and boy was Chase excited when he saw all the birds swimming around the pond! As I was cleaning him up he kept saying “no mama, lets go!” I thought he meant to Target and as I got in the drivers seat he began to cry saying again “no mama, lets go!” and pointed to the birds and pond. I realized schedules can change, embrace this fun opportunity for random fun! Surely we can take a moment to get out of the car and enjoy the nature we landed upon on our journey to Ventura.

Chase

That moment is my favorite part of 2015 so far. We just hugged each other watching the birds flutter and swim around catching fish while Curren slept in the car. It was one of those moments you think you are too “busy for”, “it will mess up our schedule”, “we don't have time” to “stop and smell the roses”. Children are amazing how much they can teach us.

That moment made all the tantrums seem to disappear from my mind, and was replaced with overwhelming gratitude to have this time to be with young children. It's hard and challenging but they remind us of some of the important things in life. Like stopping and playing and laughing and loving.

Basic Granola Recipe
Basic Granola Recipe

When we got home from our adventures that afternoon we made a Basic Granola Recipe together. Granola is so much better homemade & you can throw in whatever dried fruit, nuts and chocolate combination you like. It is healthy and only takes about 30 minutes to create. Well worth the wait slightly warm and topped with yogurt, fruit and a bit of honey!

Basic Granola Recipe

Easy Granola Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Print Rate
Author: Danielle Fahrenkrug

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup unsalted cashew pieces
  • 3/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons extra light virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup agave syrup
  • 1/3 cup dried fruit - I used cranberries
  • dash of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Toss oats, cashews, & almonds, into a large bowl. Mix in agave syrup, dash of salt, coconut oil and olive oil until dry ingredients are fully coated. Bake until golden brown about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally so the ends do not burn. Once out of the oven, immediately stir in dried fruit. Or let cool then add chocolate chips.
Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @DelightfulMomFood or tag #DelightfulMomFood!

Healthy Gluten-Free Recipes

  • Dairy-Free Chocolate Coconut Ice CreamDairy-Free Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream
  • Slow Cooker Corn Chowder Soup (Vegan)Slow Cooker Corn Chowder Soup (Vegan)
  • Fennel Apple SaladFennel Apple Salad
  • Rainbow Chard SoupRainbow Chard Soup
  • Infused Detox Water RecipesInfused Detox Water Recipes
Tweet
Share
Pin1
1 Shares

1 Comment

About Danielle Fahrenkrug

Danielle Fahrenkrug is the writer and photographer behind Delightful Mom Food. She is also a homeschooling mama who loves food, family, friends, and Jesus with a passion for wine, coffee, and cauliflower bbq pizza. Danielle is also the author for Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook and Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookbook and founder of Delightful Mom Health, a line of high quality health supplements.

Delightful Mom Food|Baked, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Gluten Free, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|Basic Granola Recipe
« Sweet And Spicy Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
How To Make Newspaper Gift Bags »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Danielle Fahrenkrug | Recipe Developer
Hi, and welcome to Delightful Mom Food! I'm Danielle, the creator of these simple, healthy, gluten-free recipes that are family friendly. Because eating healthy should be delicious and mean you can still enjoy your favorite foods! I am also the founder of Delightful Mom Health, a line of high quality natural health supplements, 3x cookbook author, and certified health and nutrition life coach.
read more...
Click Here For My Cookbooks!Delightful Mom Food Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookbook
Decorated gluten-free gingerbread house

Gluten-Free Gingerbread House Recipe

one hour honey ham holiday dinner on the tables with sides of vegetables

1 Hour Honey-Glazed Ham with Buttery Vegetables and Sauerkraut

vegan eggnog recipe in a mug topped with freshly grated nutmeg

Easy Spiked Vegan Eggnog Recipe (Healthier & Low Fat)

two mugs filled with the best vegan hot chocolate recipe topped with marshmallows, chocolate and peppermint bites

Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe

slice of gluten-free pumpkin pie on a plate

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie

spoon in brussels sprouts gratin and parsley flakes on top

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

sage butter infused into roasted garlic mashed potatoes mashed and mixed served in a bowl with a dish towel and fresh sage leaves

Sage Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes

gluten free pie crust in a pie dish with crimped edges

Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipe

homemade cranberry sauce recipe

Maple Orange Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe

gluten-free stuffing made with carrots, celery, onion and gluten-free bread served on a spoon

Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe (Vegan)


gluten free blog network directory

As Seen In

Collage of logos of sites where Delightful Mom Food has been featured
This post may contain affiliate links
which won’t change your price but will share some commission.
Disclosure and Privacy Policy | Accessibility Statement

Copyright © 2021 DELIGHTFUL MOM FOOD, LLC