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Homemade Granola Recipe

Homemade Granola Recipe

This customizable, crunchy homemade granola recipe is a nutrient-dense and budget-friendly breakfast or snack. Made with whole oats, nuts, and maple syrup, it's naturally sweetened and perfect for meal prep or gifting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or almonds, pecans, or cashews
  • 0.5 cup coconut flakes optional
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or avocado/olive oil
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup or honey/agave
  • 2 tbsp creamy almond butter or peanut/seed butter
  • 0.33 cup dried cranberries optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Spatula or Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, coconut flakes, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add coconut oil, maple syrup, and almond butter. Stir until fully coated.
  4. Press mixture into a 1-inch thick oval on the baking sheet for maximum clusters.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes. Rotate pan and gently break apart clumps with a fork.
  6. Bake another 15 minutes until golden. Cool for 15 minutes to crisp up.
  7. Once cool, stir in dried fruit and optional chocolate chips.

Notes

To maximize crunch, allow granola to cool completely before storing. Add chocolate chips after cooling to prevent melting.