My Ultra Light Endurance Granola for Marathon Carb Loading

Designed specifically for runners who want high carbohydrate intake without the heavy fats, nuts, sugar alcohols, or ultra-processed ingredients found in many commercial endurance products.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 153 | Protein: 3.3g | Carbs: 30g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 17.3g

Ingredients

• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp honey
• 0.5 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pink salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a small pot over very low heat, melt coconut oil with vanilla.
3. Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Add oats directly to the pot and mix until coated.
5. Spread mixture on a parchment-lined sheet.
6. Drizzle 1 tbsp honey on top in a criss-cross pattern.
7. Bake 25 minutes. Remove, stir, press flat.
8. Bake 20 minutes more until edges darken.
9. Cool completely to crisp up.

Recipe by Michael Baker on Get Up Earlier.