Description
This homemade granola is packed with nuts and seeds, lightly sweetened, and perfectly crunchy, making it a delightful breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup broken walnuts (or substitute with nuts of your choice, e.g., pecans, hazelnuts)
- 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, broken walnuts, raw sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, dried cranberries, raisins, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the orange juice, honey, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir occasionally until the mixture begins to boil slowly and evenly.
- Pour the warm syrup mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are well coated.
- Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting, until the granola is golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet. It will become crunchier as it cools.
- Once cooled, transfer the granola to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Feel free to substitute or add your favorite nuts and dried fruits. This granola is great served with yogurt or milk, or enjoyed as a snack on its own.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg