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 (840 ml) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) broken walnuts (or substitute with nuts of your choice, e.g., pecans, hazelnuts)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) raw sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) raisins
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) orange juice
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) coconut oil
- 1 tsp (5 ml) 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: Baking
- 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