Description
This homemade granola recipe delivers a crisp, flavorful blend of oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for breakfast bowls, yogurt parfaits, or as a wholesome snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
- ¾ cup unsweetened flaked or shredded coconut
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons pure honey
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries, chopped figs or apricots, dates, etc.)
Instructions
- Set your oven to 300℉ (150℃) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, coconut, sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, avocado oil, honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly.
- Evenly spread the granola mixture over the baking sheet, forming a uniform layer.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 22 to 26 minutes, until lightly browned. Avoid stirring.
- Open the oven door and carefully rotate the baking sheet for even baking. Then close the door and turn off the oven.
- Allow the granola to sit in the turned-off oven for 30 minutes without stirring.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and cool completely. Sprinkle with dried fruits and break into clusters.
- Transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Notes
- This granola can be customized with your favorite dried fruits.
- Baked to a golden brown, it stores well and makes a thoughtful homemade gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg