Lunch: Sesame, Almond, and Cherry Granola Recipe | Myrecipes

The first time we tried Marge Granola--a small-batch variety made in Seattle--we knew we were in it for more than a handful. Its creator, Megan Gordon, shares her secrets in her cookbook, Whole-Grain Mornings (Ten Speed Press, 2013; $22). We played with h

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Sesame Seeds, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Sesame, Almond, and Cherry Granola Recipe | Myrecipes

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

3 cups regular (not quick-cooking or instant) rolled oats
3/4 cup raw sesame seeds
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped dried tart cherries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 ° and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine oats, sesame seeds, almonds, salt, and spices. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, honey, and vanilla. Add oil mixture to oat mixture and stir to combine well. Spread mixture evenly in lined pan.
Bake granola, stirring every 10 minutes, until light brown and fragrant, 30 to 35 minutes total. Let cool in the pan, then stir in cherries.
Make ahead: Up to 3 weeks, stored airtight.

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