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Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe
Healthy Homemade Granola is full of big clusters and is the best way to start your day or for a quick afternoon snack! This recipe is so quick and easy, simply make a base out of oil, maple syrup, and sugar, then mix it with oats, dried fruit, seeds, nuts, coconut flakes and then bake in the oven.
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 2 ¼ cups old-fashioned oats rolled, gluten-free
- ⅔ cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- ⅔ cup pecans raw, coarsely chopped
- ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds raw
- ⅛-¼ tsp. salt to taste
- ⅔ cup dried cherries or cranberries*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add oil, syrup, and sugar to a small to medium-sized skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture starts to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring for an additional minute.
- Pour the sauce over the oats in a large bowl and toss to coat. Add coconut flakes, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread granola mixture evenly into the pan.
- Bake granola in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes. Remove pan from the oven and let sit until it reaches room temperature.
- Once it is completely cooled, break apart the granola into large pieces and mix in the dried cherries. Enjoy!
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Notes
Meal Prep and Storage
- To Prep-Ahead: Because this granola lasts on the counter for a couple of weeks, you can easily make it days before you need it.
- To Store: It can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- To Freeze: I would not recommend refrigerating it or freezing it. The taste and texture will be greatly affected.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg