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Homemade Granola Recipe
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 teaspoon 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.⅓ cup olive oil, ¼ cup pure maple syrup, ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 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.2 ¼ cups old-fashioned oats, ⅔ cup coconut flakes, ⅔ cup pecans, ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds, ⅛-¼ teaspoon salt
- 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!⅔ cup dried cherries
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Notes
- Oats: Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best crunch; quick oats will turn soft.
- Sweetener: Liquid sweeteners like maple syrup or honey coat the oats evenly and help with browning.
- Fat: Don’t skip the oil—it’s what gives granola that crisp, toasty texture.
- Add-Ins: Stir in dried fruit or chocolate after baking so they don’t burn or melt.
- Cooling: Let the granola cool completely before stirring for bigger, crunchier clusters.
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
