Ginger Molasses Granola #


Ingredients #
Wet Ingredients #
¼ cup agave nectar
¼ cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
Dry Ingredients #
3 cups Kashi® 7 Whole Grain Puffs Cereal
3 cups rolled oats
2 cups puffed millet
½ shelled hemp seeds
2 teaspoons powdered ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 egg whites
½ cup crystalized ginger, finely chopped
Nutrition #
Amount: ½ cup
Calories: 210
Fat (g): 6
Sat. Fat (g): 2
Carb (g): 37
Fiber (g): 2
Protein (g): 5
Vegan
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Directions #
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Heat the wet ingredients in the microwave or on the stove for about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients thoroughly in a mixing bowl.
- Divide the mixture between the baking sheets.
- Bake for 45 minutes, mixing the granola halfway through.
- Remove trays and allow them to cool fully, then transfer to an airtight container.
Cooking Tip #
Leave a ½ cup measure in the container to keep track of portion size.
If you eat an orange with your granola, you will absorb more iron.
Performance Fact #
There are many reasons this meal is excellent for supporting athletic performance. Ginger is an anti-inflammatory spice that can help decrease muscle soreness after exercise and decrease joint pain. The combination of the different grains adds a complex source of B vitamins and fiber for sustained energy and fullness. Blackstrap molasses, besides just adding sweetness, is a good source of iron, which is essential for adequate oxygen in your blood. Trendy coconut oil offers up medium-chain triglycerides that provide an easy to use and long-lasting energy source for training. And hemp seeds offer the balance of complete protein and omega-3 fatty acids- another anti-inflammatory food.