Elevate your breakfast game with this delicious homemade granola recipe, packed with wholesome ingredients and customizable to suit your tastes. Perfect for enjoying on its own, topping yogurt, or adding to smoothies, this crunchy granola is a nutritious snack that you can feel good about!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g. almonds, pecans, walnuts)
- 1/2 cup seeds (e.g. pumpkin, sunflower)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins (e.g. dried fruit, chocolate chips)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chopped nuts, seeds, and shredded coconut. Mix
well. - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the coconut oil (or vegetable oil), honey (or maple
syrup), vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. - Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.
- Spread the mixture out evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the granola is golden brown and
crispy. - Remove the pan from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. It will
continue to crisp up as it cools. - Once the granola is cool, stir in any optional add-ins, such as dried fruit or chocolate chips.
- Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Enjoy your homemade granola as a tasty and nutritious breakfast or snack!
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