Maple Almond Granola

4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup flax seed
1 cup almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sugar free maple syrup
1/2 cup natural almond butter
1 large egg white
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon {optional}

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For chunky granola, use a 9″ square pan, if you want regular granola, use a large 9×13″ pan. Spray with non stick cooking oil.

In a large bowl toss together the oats, flaxseed and almonds.

In a small bowl whisk together the maple syrup, almond butter, egg white and salt until smooth. Pour over the dry ingredients, tossing to evenly coat.

Transfer to prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden. Let cool. break into chunks and store in air-tight container at room temp.

Serves 12

Per serving {approx 1/2 cup}
240 calories
13g fat
23g carbs
5g fiber
8g protein