Easy Granola
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Easy Granola
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Looking for a healthy and delicious breakfast option? Look no further than this homemade granola recipe! Packed with wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, nuts, honey, and dried fruits, this recipe is a tasty and convenient way to start your day on the right foot. It's easy to make and highly customizable, so you can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. Whether enjoyed with yogurt, milk, or straight from the pan, It's sure to become a breakfast favorite in your household. So grab your ingredients, and let's get cooking!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned (rolled) oats
- ½ cup lightly roasted almonds , roughly chopped or sliced almonds
- ½ cup lightly roasted pecans , roughly chopped
- ½ cup lightly roasted walnuts , roughly chopped
- 2 cups sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes , or shredded
- ¼ cup lightly roasted sunflower seeds , unsalted
- ¼ cup lightly roasted pumpkin seeds , unsalted
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup avocado oil, coconut oil, or any neutral-flavored oil
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup dried fruits (such as dried apricots, dried cherries, cranberries, raisins, currants, dates, figs, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 °F. Line with parchment paper an extra large baking sheet and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk until emulsify the honey, oil, light brown sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well. Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheets and bake the granola for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring and re-spreading a few times with the spatula, until the entire mixture is medium golden brown. (Watch carefully towards the end of baking as it burns quickly).
- Add the dried fruits, nuts, and seeds; toss to combine all ingredients. Let it cool on a rack to room temperature. Once cooled, break into large clusters and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
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- How to Store & Re-Heat
- How to Store & Re-Heat
- To store: Homemade granola, allow it to cool completely, and transfer it to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity and sunlight.
- To reheat: When ready to eat, enjoy it as is or reheat it by spreading it on a baking sheet and baking at 300 °F (150 °C) for 5-10 minutes. Alternatively, microwave in intervals, stirring in between, until warm. Let the reheated granola cool briefly before enjoying it. It can be stored this way for up to 2 weeks.
- Make-Ahead
- Make-Ahead
- It can be made ahead of time and stored for later use. Once cooled completely, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. It can be especially helpful if you're short on time in the morning or want a healthy snack throughout the day. You can also make a large batch and portion it into individual servings for a quick, easy breakfast or snack option. If you plan to make a large batch of granola, consider using a larger baking sheet or baking the granola in batches to ensure that it bakes evenly.
- It can be made ahead of time and stored for later use. Once cooled completely, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. It can be especially helpful if you're short on time in the morning or want a healthy snack throughout the day. You can also make a large batch and portion it into individual servings for a quick, easy breakfast or snack option. If you plan to make a large batch of granola, consider using a larger baking sheet or baking the granola in batches to ensure that it bakes evenly.
- Be sure to stir the granola occasionally as it bakes to prevent it from burning and to help it cook evenly. Overall, making homemade granola ahead of time is a convenient and easy way to ensure that you have a healthy and delicious snack or breakfast option whenever you need it.
- Be sure to stir the granola occasionally as it bakes to prevent it from burning and to help it cook evenly. Overall, making homemade granola ahead of time is a convenient and easy way to ensure that you have a healthy and delicious snack or breakfast option whenever you need it.
- To store: Homemade granola, allow it to cool completely, and transfer it to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity and sunlight.
- To reheat: When ready to eat, enjoy it as is or reheat it by spreading it on a baking sheet and baking at 300 °F (150 °C) for 5-10 minutes. Alternatively, microwave in intervals, stirring in between, until warm. Let the reheated granola cool briefly before enjoying it. It can be stored this way for up to 2 weeks.
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