Grasshopper Granola can be a great addition to someone's diet due to its high protein content and unique flavor. Made from toasted grasshoppers mixed with oats, nuts, and sweeteners, this granola is crunchy, nutty, and slightly sweet. Adding grasshoppers to granola is a novel way to incorporate more protein and nutrients into your diet, and it's a sustainable option as grasshoppers are a high-protein food source that can be raised on small plots of land with little resources. Additionally, incorporating insects into your diet is a great way to diversify your protein sources and support the sustainability of the food system.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried and crushed grasshoppers (optional)
Note: The dried and crushed grasshoppers are optional and can be omitted or replaced with additional nuts or dried fruit if desired.
