Apple Pecan Granola [sugar, dairy free]

I love granola.

It's good on its own as a snack, on top off a smoothie bowl or with a little milk in the morning. I tend to have a problem with buying granola because of all the added sugar and unnecessary calories that are somehow jam-packed inside each box- It's just a matter of personal preference.

I find that making it at home gives me control of what's put in it, and of course, it's more satisfying knowing that you made it rather than some factory haha You can play with different flavours and sweeten [or not] with whatever you want.

This recipe is inspired by my love of warm apple ____. (i.e. anything- pie, crumble, baked apples, sauce etc). I also used a sweet apple to avoid the need for adding sugar but if you find that you want it a bit sweeter, add a tbsp of honey or some diced dates :D

Some Cookin' Tunes:
The Scientist [Coldplay cover by Boyce Avenue ft.Hannah Trigwell]
You Don't Miss a Thing [Bethel ft Amanda Cook]
Where You Are [Leeland]

Apple Pecan Granola

5 cups Large oats [or quick oats]

1/2 cups Egg whites

1 cup Pecans
1/2 cup Bran cereal

2 tbsp Cinnamon

1 Shredded large apple

2 tbsp Vanilla

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Add all the ingredients to a big bowl and mix well!

2. Spread out evenly on a parchment covered baking tray.

3. Bake for 15 min. Then stir and bake for another 3-7 minutes (until firm and somewhat crunchy)

4. Enjoy!

Use the granola in a Banana Chia Smoothie Bowl (here) or on top of a Frozen Fruit Morning Bowl (here)!