This delicious granola is not only low-carb but also provides healthy nut oils, and soluble fiber in a tasty way.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups walnut meats
• 3/4 cup blanched hazelnuts, chopped
• 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds, hulled
• 3/4 cup sesame seeds
• 3/4 cup pine nuts
• 3 cups coconut shreds, dried unsweetened
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 Tablespoons ThickenThin not/Sugar thickener
• Sweetener equivalent to 8 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

   

Directions

Makes approx 30 quarter-cup servings.

Preheat oven to 325°F, and line a large baking pan with oiled foil.

1. In a large bowl combine nuts, seeds, coconut. Stir in the cinnamon, salt, ThickenThin not/Sugar thickener and sweetener.

2. Stir in the oil and mix until the nuts are thoroughly coated.

3. Add the water and vanilla and mix thoroughly.

4. Transfer to pan and bake for 30 minutes. Remove pan and stir thoroughly, to even out the baking process.

5. Return to oven and bake for another 30 minutes or until dry, crisp and lightly-browned.

6. Remove from oven. Adjust seasoning while granola is still warm.

7. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Nutrition* per quarter cup (walnut, as calculated by Mastercook): 140 calories; 15g fat; 5g carb (of which 3g is fiber); 4g protein

*based on no-calorie sweetener