Description

Enjoy the delightful taste of homemade granola, featuring a mix of hearty oats, crunchy nuts, and sweet dried fruit. This recipe offers a simple way to create a nutritious snack or breakfast option that’s deliciously satisfying and perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

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3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup chopped nuts, such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, optional
1/2 cup seeds, such as pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
1/3 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, cherries, or chopped apricots

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, chopped nuts, coconut, seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
Spread the granola evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden.
Allow the granola to cool completely on the pan; it will become crisp as it cools.
Once cooled, mix in the dried fruit.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Feel free to customize the nuts and dried fruits according to your preference.
If you like it sweeter, consider adding more maple syrup or honey.
This granola pairs well with yogurt or milk for breakfast.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg