Breakfast Boost
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|Winter 2026 - Carb-Smart Recipes
Replace sugary pastries and high-carb cereals with whole grains and protein-rich eggs.
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Coconut-Buckwheat Granola
HANDS-ON 6 MIN.
TOTAL 36 MIN.
We change up the classic oat and nut combo with coconut flakes and starchy buckwheat groats. Look for pale green groats—the toasted, dark-brown buckwheat can have a bitter flavor. You can also skip the buckwheat and add another ½ cup of rolled oats.
1½ cups old-fashioned oats
½ cup unsweetened flaked dried coconut
½ cup almonds, coarsely chopped
½ cup unsalted pumpkin seeds
¼ cup uncooked buckwheat groats
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine oats, coconut, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and groats in a large bowl. Whisk together oil, honey, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add honey mixture to oat mixture; stir well to coat.
3. Spread mixture in a single layer on a parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden, stirring once after 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
SERVES 12 (serving size: about ⅓ cup) CALORIES 164; FAT 11g (sat 3g, unsat 8g); PROTEIN 5g; CARB 14g; FIBER 3g; SUGARS 2g (added sugars 1g); SODIUM 162mg; CALC 3% DV; POTASSIUM 4% DV
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