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 to prevent sticking.
- 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 to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Evenly spread the granola mixture over the entire surface of the prepared baking sheet, forming a uniform layer for consistent baking.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 22 to 26 minutes, until the granola is lightly browned. Avoid stirring during this time to allow clusters to form.
- Open the oven door and carefully rotate the baking sheet to ensure even baking. Then close the door and turn off the oven to use the residual heat to finish the process.
- Allow the granola to sit in the turned-off oven for 30 minutes without stirring. This resting period lets the granola crisp up nicely.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and cool the granola completely. Once cool, sprinkle with your choice of dried fruits if using, and break the granola into clusters.
- Transfer the cooled granola to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 1 month to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- This granola can be customized with your favorite dried fruits.
- It makes a thoughtful homemade gift.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 8 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