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Vitality Balance Functional Granola

by | Dec 4, 2025 | Blog

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A granola that does more than taste good — it works for you: The Vitality Balance Functional Granola.
Adaptogens, seeds, antioxidants + demulcents that nourish hormones, soothe digestion, and support detox.
Sprinkle, snack, glow.

Vitality Balance Functional Granola

Hormone-Balancing • Gut-Healing • Skin-Restoring • Detox-Supportive
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
  • ¾ cup raw almonds chopped
  • ¾ cup raw pumpkin seeds rich in zinc for skin + hormones
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds vitamin E
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed lignans for hormone balance
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 ¾ pitted dried dates

Functional Herbal Additions

(Add these before baking unless noted)

Hormone + Stress Support

  • 1 tbsp maca powder
  • 1 tsp ashwagandha powder

Skin & Liver Support

  • 2 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1 tbsp freshly ground milk thistle powder supports Phase I/II detox

Gut Healing

(Added after baking, to preserve mucilage)

  • ½ tsp slippery elm powder per serving
  • OR ½ tsp marshmallow root powder per serving

Wet Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup coconut oil optional
  • ¼ –⅓ cup maple syrup adjust sweetness
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

Add-Ins (After Baking)

  • ½ cup fresh berries skin + antioxidant support
  • 2 –4 tbsp cacao nibs minerals + mood support

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven in convection mode to 320°F (160°C).
  • Place ingredients in a blender and pulse to desired texture.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
  • Mix all dry ingredients + functional herbal powders (except mucilaginous herbs).
  • Gently warm coconut oil (optional), maple syrup, vanilla until combined.
  • Coat dry mix thoroughly with wet mixture. (this is optional, you can choose to just bake dry mixture without any wet mixture)
  • Spread evenly on the tray.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. brown, stirring once halfway.
  • Allow to cool fully until crisp.
  • Place in a glass airtight jar.
  • When ready to serve, fold in fresh berries, cacao nibs
  • When serving, stir in slippery elm or marshmallow root powder to protect GI mucosa, soothe inflammation, and support motility.

THERAPEUTIC RATIONALE

Digestive Support

  • Oats + flax + chia → prebiotic + mucilage-forming, supporting elimination and microbiome integrity
  • Slippery elm / marshmallow → demulcent coating, reduces inflammation, supports leaky gut protocols
  • Cinnamon → improves insulin sensitivity, warming to digestion

Hormone Balance

  • Flaxseed → lignans modulate estrogen metabolism
  • Pumpkin seeds → zinc for progesterone synthesis and acne reduction
  • Maca → adaptogenic endocrine support
  • Coconut oil (optional) → healthy fat for hormone-building blocks

Liver Detox + Skin Clarity

  • Milk thistle seed → hepatoprotective, Phase II detox support
  • Hemp seeds → anti-inflammatory EFAs
  • Fresh berries → antioxidants for skin healing, collagen, and reduced oxidative stress

Stress + Adrenal Support

  • Ashwagandha → adaptogenic, modulates cortisol, reduces inflammation

Serving Suggestions

  • With coconut yogurt + berries
  • On stewed apples (excellent for constipation + calming digestion)
  • As a crunchy topping for smoothies or chia pudding
  • As a functional snack during hormone swings or perimenopause fatigue
  • Add Dried rose petals in once the mixture has cooled — a natural source of vitamin C that supports the nervous system and gently lifts the spirit. Traditionally used for easing grief, promoting restful sleep, and soothing the gastrointestinal tract with their anti-inflammatory properties. Stir these in once the mixture has cooled.