Brazil Nut Superfood Granola

Brazil Nuts…..Why I Love them!

SUPPORTS IMMUNITY

The outstanding health benefit of brazil nuts is that they are incredibly rich in Selenium. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that  fights against free radicals in the body, protecting against disease and illnesses, reducing inflammation and helping to maintain healthy thyroid function. One serving contains 700% of your daily selenium intake!

NOTE: Brazil nuts are the best way to get our daily requirement of Selenium!  No need for supplements, snack on a handful of brazil nuts and you’ll have obtained all the selenium your body needs!

PROMOTES YOUTHFUL, GLOWING SKIN

Being loaded with antioxidants, Brazil nuts can reduce the occurrence of wrinkles considerably. Vitamins A and E  help to increase skin collagen, resulting in a smoother complexion. Selenium speeds up cell turnover and provides your complexion with a natural glow. It also promotes skin health by improving the elasticity of the skin, and reducing redness.

GIVES YOU A PROTEIN BOOST

Brazil nuts are good sources of complete protein, which means they provide all essential amino acids needed for our growth, repair and development.

SUPPORTS HEART HEALTH

Brazil nuts are bursting with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which help to lower cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular and heart disease.

RECIPE: Brazil Nut Super Food Granola

• Ingredients:

• 2 cups oats

• 1 cup brazil nuts

• 1 cup pecans

• 1/2 cup coconut flakes

• 1/2 cup raisins

• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

• 1/2 cup ground flaxseeds

• 2 tbsp chia seeds

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tsp cinnamon
  

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees. Start by chopping your brazil nuts and pecans into smaller chunks. To save time you can quickly pulse them in a food processor. Mix in a bowl with all the other other seeds, coconut flakes, raisins and the oats.

Then in a saucepan, combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Heat until the coconut oil is melted. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well coated. Place the mixture on a lined baking tray and place in the oven to cook for around half an hour.