Dynamic duo hormone balancing granola: part 2 (GF, vegan, low sugar)

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Written By Hind Mhamdi

This is part 2 of my two-part dynamic duo granola series that will support your hormones and gut throughout the month. 

These granola recipes are the perfect example of functional meets delicious. They are formulated using ingredients that specifically target and support your hormones during the follicular and luteal phases of your monthly cycle.

Don't have a menstrual cycle? Don't worry, you'll still love this.

 
 

Luteal phase (days 15-28): Chocolate Chip crunch granola

For part 1, I'm sharing with you the recipe for this chocolate chip crunch granola. To be enjoyed during the luteal phase for hormone support, or anytime if you're just looking for a good and nutritious granola. As with all my recipes, it also supports a stable blood sugar.  

I'm not exaggerating when I say it's the best granola I've ever had.  I promise it's that good. Crunchy, malty, choc-y, caramel-y. Enjoy.

 

Ingredients

For the base you'll need:

  • 125gr pecan nuts and 125gr walnuts (you could use hazelnuts, almonds and macadamia nuts too)

  • 150gr sunflower seeds

  • 50gr sesame seeds

  • 50gr oats

  • 50gr buckwheat

  • 50gr tiger nut flakes (optional)

  • 50gr chia seeds

  • Handful chocolate chips

 

For the paste, you’ll need:

  • 1.5 banana

  • 2 tbsp almond butter

  • 4 tbsp cacao powder

  • 2 tbsp maca powder

  • 2tbsp medicinal mushroom powder (I used Naturya mushroom blend)

  • 2tbsp coconut oil or ghee

  • 2tsp vanilla extract (optional)

  • 0.5tsp salt

  • If you like it sweeter: 2tbsp maple syrup, allulose syrup or other liquid sweetener

 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 160C.

  • Add the base ingredients (except the chocolate chips) to a food processor. Pulse once or twice to chop. Alternatively, chop with a kitchen knife. Keep it chunky.

  • Next, add the paste ingredients to a blender/food processor and blend to a smooth paste.

  • Mix the paste with the dry base until everything is covered.

  • Spread over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 40-45 minutes, carefully breaking it up and turning it at 30 minutes, so the bottom gets crunchy too.

  • Let cool, add the chocolate chips and store in an airtight container for 3 months. Or add to a cute little bag and gift.

    THAT’S IT! ENJOY!

 

*optional ingredients

Hind Mhamdi
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