Ok, I tagged this homemade granola as a postpartum recipe, but really, it’s a make-it-anytime, also-great for-pregnancy recipe. Granola is also such an easy thing to make from scratch. And honestly? I’ve always felt like homemade is so much better than store bought! I love this recipe (so do my kids and every person I’ve ever given some to), it comes together really quickly, and it really is full of both pregnancy and postpartum super foods. That makes it a great pregnancy or postpartum snack for yourself or it’s a pretty awesome porch drop off (add in some greek yogurt and berries) for someone you love too.

Here’s a fun little rundown of some pregnancy superfoods – this granola also hits the postpartum oatmeal category (which many love consuming for milk supply).

If you’re doing some postpartum meal prepping for yourself, make sure to check out this blog post. Postpartum Meal Prep: 12 Simple, Easy Recipes

I made these 12 meals before my 4th baby and it was definitely the right choice. Just add in this granola to the to-do list too!

But first – Who is The Labor Mama and Why Am I Here?

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Hearty, Homemade Granola Recipe

Oat & Nut Granola

Source: Lo Mansfield’s Kitchen (that’s me!)

Ingredients

• 2 C almonds
• 1 C pecans
• 6 C oats*
• 1 tsp salt
• 2/3 C packed b. sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 C honey
• 1/3 C maple syrup*
• 6 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 F and line 2 large backing sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Chop almonds and pecans (small enough pieces to bite).
3. In large bowl, mix oats, nuts, b. sugar, cinnamon and salt together.
4. In microwaveable bowl, combine honey, oil, and maple syrup. Heat 40 seconds and stir to dissolve. Stir in vanilla.
5. Pour liquid mixture over dry ingredients and mix well.
6. Portion out onto 2 baking sheets. Spread out your granola mix so the thickness is similar (so it will all bake evenly).
7. Bake for 10 minutes, remove both trays, stir them up, and put back in the over for 10 minutes more.
8. Remove from oven and cool – store in airtight container and enjoy!

*Recipe Notes

• I’ve used regular and quick oats and both have worked well (have seen no difference).
• Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup! You can use pancake syrup in a pinch, but the real maple syrup is the best!

Like I mentioned above, this really is a great snack for pregnancy and postpartum. Berries, greek yogurt, and granola is such a great snack that hits that “big three” (carbs, protein, and fats) goal for fueling your body and your growing baby well. And I am a BIG fan of bringing meals to postpartum mamas.. I think it’s always a great idea to consider bringing breakfast items like this too!

Try this, let me know what you think, and/or any modifications you make to this recipe or your own granola? I’d love to know how you do yours too! xx – Lo