Description

This Homemade Granola Recipe is a simple, quick, and delicious way to create crunchy, flavorful granola clusters perfect for breakfast or snacking. Made with wholesome oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners like maple syrup and honey, it offers a healthy, satisfying alternative to store-bought granola. You can customize it further by adding your favorite dried fruits after baking.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
¾ cup unsweetened flaked or shredded coconut
½ cup sliced almonds
⅓ cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon fine salt

Wet Ingredients

½ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup avocado oil
2 tablespoons pure honey
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Optional Mix-ins

1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries, chopped figs or apricots, dates, etc.)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 300℉ (150℃). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the oats, coconut, sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, avocado oil, honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed and coated.
Spread the Granola: Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it out evenly over the entire surface to ensure it cooks uniformly.
Bake the Granola: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 22-26 minutes without stirring, allowing the granola to lightly brown. This helps form crunchy clusters.
Rotate and Turn Off Oven: After baking time, open the oven door and carefully rotate the pan to ensure even color. Then close the door and turn the oven off to allow residual heat to continue cooking the granola gently.
Rest in Oven: Let the granola sit inside the turned-off oven for 30 minutes without stirring. This resting period ensures it dries and crisps perfectly.
Cool and Add Dried Fruit: Remove the granola from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cool, sprinkle your choice of dried fruit over the granola and gently break it into clusters.
Store Your Granola: Transfer the cooled granola to an airtight container. Store it at room temperature for up to one month, ready to enjoy whenever you like.

Notes

This recipe yields a crunchy granola that makes for a delicious topping on yogurt, smoothie bowls, or eaten alone as a snack.
Using avocado oil keeps the granola light and adds a subtle richness without overpowering the flavors.
Adjust cinnamon and sweeteners to your taste for more or less sweetness or spice.
Be sure not to stir the granola during baking or resting to allow natural clusters to form.
Feel free to swap nuts and seeds to suit dietary preferences or what you have on hand.
Store granola in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: ⅓ cup
Calories: 123
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 13 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg