Coconut Oat Granola – Topper for Breakfast Bowl

Coconut Oat Granola – Topper for Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients:

• ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 3 Tbsp. flaxseed
• 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
• 2 tsp. orange zest
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• 3 cups rolled oats, not quick
• ½ cup pumpkin seeds
• ½ cup flaked coconut, toasted
• ½ cup vanilla yogurt
• Kiwi slices, desired amount
• Banana slices, desired amount
• Blueberries, desired amount
• Honey, additional coconut, fresh mint

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix together the first nine ingredients. Add oats and pumpkin seeds to mix until coated well.
3. Spread oat mixture onto prepared pan and pat lightly. Bake and stir halfway through until golden, about 30 minutes.
4. While warm, stir in coconut. Transfer pan to a wire rack and cool completely.
5. For breakfast bowl, place ½ cup vanilla yogurt in one half of a low profile bowl. Place 1 cup granola on the opposite half. Add sliced kiwi, banana and blueberries. Top with honey, toasted coconut and mint.