Fast Microwave Mug Granola (GF)
Shamelessly easy, 5-minute microwave mug granola is your busy morning bestie! Healthy, crunchy, cluster-ific, is is also vegan & gluten-free. Yum!
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 teaspoons oil e.g. olive oil, avocado oil, or melted coconut oil
- optional: 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats gluten-free if needed
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts or seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped dried fruit e.g., raisins, apricots, cranberries
Instructions
- In the large mug (14 to 16 oz), mix the maple syrup, water, oil, salt, oats and nuts until blended.
- Microwave on Medium (50%) power for 2 minutes. Stir, making sure to stir up any syrup on the bottom of the mug. Microwave on Medium (50%) power for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes longer until oats are golden brown.
- Mix in the dried fruit, if using. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes to cool before eating.
Notes
*Other sweeteners: Use an equal amount of the liquid sweetener of your choice (e.g., agave nectar, brown rice syrup, honey if not vegan) to replace the maple syrup. An equal amount of granulated sugar (any variety) can also be used in place of the syrup; add 2 teaspoons more water along with the sugar.
*Spices: Add between 1/4 tsp and 3/4 tsp (1 to 3 mL) of any sweet spice (e.g., cinnamon, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, allspice) along with the salt in step 1.
*Extracts & Zest: Consider adding a few drops of vanilla or almond extract to the syrup mixture, or 1/2 tsp (2 mL) finely grated citrus zest (e.g., lemon, orange or lime).
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.3g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 13.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Sodium: 237mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12.3g