Homemade Granola - Perfect for Your Follicular Phase!
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This homemade granola is easy, delicious and nutritious - the perfect add-on for your favourite breakfast! This granola is perfect for your follicular phase, since it contains seeds, that support this phase of your cycle! You can read more about the different phases of the menstrual cycle here.
Old-Fashioned Oats
Old-fashioned oats, also known as rolled oats, are a versatile and wholesome pantry staple. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, they’re perfect for homemade granolas as well as any other hearty breakfast!
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-packed powerhouses rich in magnesium, zinc, and healthy fats. They’re especially beneficial during the follicular phase of your menstrual cycle, as they help support hormone balance, boost energy, and promote healthy estrogen levels!
I recommend pumpkin seeds that are organic and unsalted like this one from Yupik!
Flax Seeds
Flax seeds are tiny but mighty, packed with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and lignans that support hormone balance. During the follicular phase of your cycle, they help promote healthy estrogen levels and improve digestion, making them a perfect addition to your follicular phase!
These organic flax seeds from Mulberry Lane Farms is a perfect option!
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are considered a superfood loaded with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and essential minerals. These tiny seeds support digestion, boost energy, and promote healthy skin!
These organic chia seeds from Amazon Fresh is an excellent choice for chia seeds of high quality!
Almonds
Almonds are a nutrient-dense snack packed with healthy fats, protein, vitamin E, and magnesium. They support heart health, boost energy, and promote glowing skin!
For this recipe you will need unsalted almonds, preferably organic. These organic almonds from 365 Whole Foods Market are a perfect choice - and they are already sliced, making the process even easier!
Coconut Oil
For this recipe, you will need an oil to roast the granola in. I use coconut oil, since I love the taste of it and its nutritional value! Coconut oil is a versatile superfood rich in healthy fats and antioxidants.
I recommend getting an organic, cold pressed and unrefined coconut oil like this one from Nutiva!
Natural Sweetener
To give the granola a nice sweet taste and an extra crunch, I like to add a natural sweetener such as raw honey or agave nectar. For this recipe I use agave nectar, but feel free to use any other natural sweetener of your choice!
I like this organic raw agave nectar from 365 Whole Foods Market!
Recipe
Oats - 1 cup
Pumpkin Seeds - 1/2 cup
Flax Seeds - 1/2 cup
Sliced Almonds 1/2 cup
Chia Seeds - 1/3 cup
Coconut Oil - 2 tbsp
Agave Nectar or honey - 2 tbsp
Optional: 2 tsp cocoa powder and 1 tsp ceylon cinnamon
Heat up a pan and add all your dry ingredients.
Add the coconut oil and roast on medium heat until the granola gets a nice golden color.
Add cocoa powder and cinnamon if wanted.
Remove from heat and add your agave syrup or honey - add more or less depending on how sweet you would like it to be.
Let the granola cool down before transferring it to a container.
