Addicting Granola Recipe

When you’re traveling, you're eating. Whether it’s trying new foods, indulging on desserts, just eating because you're happy- we all do it. The worst part of eating while you're traveling though is the kind that happens in airports, on buses or in a 7-11 in Thailand late at night. Unhealthy, processed and never fresh options are the worst (unless they were purposely chosen- then they're pretty good). 

But as well as being unhealthy and unsatisfying, the cost of all these options is usually incredibly high. I try to choose healthier options when I’m in the airport, but as soon as I see a salad going for the same price as a margherita pizza, I’m deflated. You know the salad is going to be depressingly lacking, so do you suck it up and just eat it anyway? I mean, maybe normal people do. But me? ... you can find me and my pizza box hiding at an empty gate in shame. No exaggeration by the way. Gate 27.

But anyway, I was that kid whose mother had 9 different snacks in her bag at all times because it was cheaper than buying something and you never knew when you’d be hungry. Looking back, we probably didn’t need such a variety, but choices are always nice, wouldn’t you agree? And now, 20 something years later, this is who I have become. Excpet I don’t have any kids and all 9 snacks are for me and maybe Ben if I’m feeling generous. 

This is where my granola recipe comes in! It's delicious, cheap and so easy to take on the go! Whether you’re a snack connoisseur/hoarder, looking for a travel friendly snack orrr just need a new granola recipe, check this one out! It’s seriously the best. It's super easy and it makes a giant batch- about 2 gallon size ziploc bags. Throw one bag in the freezer for later and divvy up the other for when you're on the go! 

Whenever I make this, it never lasts very long. It's just soo good! I usually try to use up what's in my cabinet, changing up the nuts or dried fruit, so it's different everytime, but it really never disappoints. This past time, I skipped the dried fruit and cut up fresh cherries and sprinkled a little unsweetened coconut on top. Chocolate chips are an awesome addition too.. maybe even toooo awesome. 

But enjoy! And let me know how the recipe works for you and if you end up making adjustments and changing it up! I love trying new things!