Coconut Granola...the health benefits!!

I have come up with a new granola recipe that is awesome and full of health benefits!

Coconut~Rich in protein, good for your thyroid, intestinal tract, kidneys and bladder.  It also helps with the healing of muscles after a workout.  Coconut increases your metabolic rate so it helps with losing weight.  It is great for healthy growth in children because it improves calcium and magnesium absorption.  It can kill viruses that cause colds because it is antibacterial.  Coconut is also great for diabetics and people with stomach problems

Oats~  Great for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.  Women with higher intake of dietary fiber have a lower risk of breast cancer and oats high fiber content.  They are high both in soluble and insoluble fibers.  They are excellent for proper bowel functioning! A recent research has found that children who eat oatmeal for breakfast are 50% less likely to become obese when compared to children who do not eat oats regularly.  Like Coconut, Oats also enhance athletic performance and exercise.  When ingested 45 minutes before exercise they give extra energy boosts and offer better performance.  Who needs steroids when you have oatmeal! They also encourage the body to heal naturally because they are an excellent source of thiamin, folic acid, biotin,pantothenic acid,vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese and beta glucan. WOW!!!

Honey~ I have posted previously about the benefits of honey but here are a few more.  Honey is great for preventing fatigue, especially in children and athletes.  It helps improve the digestive system and fights disease. Honey kills bacteria associated with the common cold and sore throat.

Cinnamon~ Is awesome! It has an amazing ability to stop yeast infections, also has a anticlotting effect on blood and is known to help with arthritis pain.  Cinnamon is a natural food preservative and also boosts cognitive function and memory. It can also help control blood sugar!

Almonds~ The health benefits of almonds include relief from constipation, respiratory disorders, cough, anemia, impotency, hair repair, skin care, dental care and diabetes.  It is a great source of vitamin E, calcium, phosphorous, iron and magnesium.

Safflower Oil~This oil helps with eliminating excess fat from the body, regulates menstrual cycles, helps with diabetes, promotes hair growth and healthy skin and is good for dry skin and acne.

Vanilla~We know it smells great but vanilla also has great health benefits!  It keeps brain cells healthy and aids in preventing diseases such as Alzheimers.


So with all that in mind here is a great granola recipe with all of these wonderful ingredients!

3 Cups Organic Rolled Oats
1/4 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 Cup Organic Coconut Flakes
3/4 Cup Sliced Almonds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 Cup Honey
1/3 Cup Saflower oil
1 tsp Vanilla

• Mix the Oats, Flour, Coconut, Almonds and cinnamon together.
• Combine the Honey, Oil and Vanilla in a seperate small bowl.
• Mix Oat mixture and Honey mixture together until it is all coated well.
• Oil your cookie sheet ( I use the olive oil spray)
• Spread mixture on cookie sheet and cook at 350* for about 20 minutes
• Stir then stick it in oven for a couple more minutes
• You want it to be brown but not burnt~ so keep an eye on it and stir it every once in a while.

This is great on yogurt, cereal  or just as a snack by itself!!