Sweetener-free, high-protein, high-Omega-3, WFPB, vegan, low-grain, keto-compliant and gluten-free-compatible, my favorite granola is a tweak of an old family recipe.
Breakfast can be a challenging time to eat low-carb, and backpacking breakfasts doubly so.
This LADA-friendly granola is a marvelous occasional indulgence… and on a backpack, it’s my go-to breakfast. When backpacking, my carb ceiling is higher because my body is burning lots of fuel all day long. High-protein, high-calorie per carb, high-fiber, and high in Omega-3s— Bull’s Tooth will get your day off to a rocking start!
This delish orange-cinnamon start to the day is named for a favorite adventure through rolling wildflower meadows and huckleberry fields to Doelle Lake under Bull’s Tooth Peak. My son and my pup give the adventure–and breakfast–two thumbs up, and endless wags.
Ingredients:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Mix all ingredients except coconut in a 9×12 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 F degrees until lightly browned stirring every 8-10 minutes so it browns evenly. At 20 minutes (before 2nd stirring), add coconut. Total baking time 25-30 minutes.
Deets: High protein and great source of omega-3s. Sugar-free, vegan, WFPB, and keto-compliant; can be gluten-free (GF). Makes nine 1/3-cup servings, each with 225 calories and 12 g carb.
For optimum health, choose organic extra-virgin oil labelled for baking (for high heat).
Tweaks: if you don’t care for coconut, don’t add it. If you choose to add dried fruit (dried blueberries or cherries are lovely in this) the best time to add is right after granola comes out of oven, while still warm, so flavorings coat the fruit—but adding fruit will up the carbs. If you don’t like one of the nuts on the list, substitute one you prefer—but keep in mind that it’s the walnuts and the walnut oil that make this such a kick-ass omega-3 recipe. I sometimes make a version with cardamom instead of ginger… the lovely scent reminds me of my Norwegian tante’s sandkaker.
As always: experiment, make it your own, have fun!
Backpackers who like to dairy-up their granola can choose from a variety of dehydrated ‘milks,’ including coconut (vegan), goat, and traditional powdered milk.
While built to backpack, Bull’s Tooth Peak Granola is also delightful at your kitchen table, sprinkled over your favorite yogurt.
Drop me a note if you have a favorite tweak or hint!
