Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe
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Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by mixing maple syrup, honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt to create a sticky base. Rolled oats and sliced almonds are folded into this mixture, which is then spread thickly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Baking at 300°F for 30 to 35 minutes, with a rotation halfway through, ensures even toasting and gives the granola a rich golden color and crunchy texture.
The absence of stirring during baking helps in forming large clusters, favored by many over loose granola. This granola works well as a breakfast topper or snack. Storage in an airtight container keeps it fresh for about two weeks.
For variations, adding shredded coconut after baking offers a tropical touch. Ensuring oats are gluten-free certified provides an option for those avoiding gluten.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 TBSP coconut oil melted
- 2 TBSP honey
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract pure
- ¼ tsp salt sea salt
- 1.5 cup almonds sliced
- 2 cups rolled oats old fashioned
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees F and move the center rack up a level so it's on the second level/rack from the top.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, honey and salt.
- Add your oats and sliced almonds and fold the mixture together.
- Use a silicone spatula to help pour the granola onto your parchment-paper lined baking pan. If you want large chunks of granola (the best!) flatten the mixture into an even layer with your spatula, adding pressure so the granola is nice and compact.
- Bake for 20 minutes, rotate the pan (180 degrees) for even toasting, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy. I like mine a little more on the golden/crunchy side- YUM! Ovens vary from home to home so just keep an eye on it and yank once it's your degree of golden perfection! NOTE: I don't stir at the halfway mark so I can break it to chunky clusters when it cools - love it like this!
- Once you remove your granola from the oven, allow it to cool on the baking sheet until completely cooled. This will give it some time to get that signature crunch we all know and love! (It won't crisp up until it cools)
Notes
- Use a rimmed baking sheet and spread the granola evenly but thickly for optimal clustering.
- Bake without stirring halfway to preserve clumps in the granola.
- Store granola in an airtight container to maintain crispiness for up to two weeks.
- Add shredded or flaked coconut after baking for added flavor and texture.
- Choose gluten-free oats if a gluten-free granola is desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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