*realistic* what I eat in a day in Amsterdam | homemade granola, Turkish Indian fusion dinner & more

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a different flavor profile.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit adds moisture and nutrients, while raisins are often more affordable.

nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense and sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.

Mix rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and cinnamon in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine honey and peanut butter until smooth.

Add the honey mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

Fold in dried fruit and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down firmly.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown around the edges.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the dish.

Lift the granola out using the parchment paper and cut into bars.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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