Homemade Granola
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5
Homemade Granola
Description
Homemade Granola uses a mixture of oats, nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, flaxseed, and a blend of maple syrup, coconut oil, and coconut sugar as sweeteners and binders. Baking the mixture slowly at 300°F without stirring forms golden, crunchy clusters that are toasted evenly. The combination of spices like cinnamon and salt balance the flavors. This recipe produces a textured granola with a pleasing mix of crunch from the nuts and seeds and mild sweetness. Cooling completely before stirring preserves the cluster integrity.
The granola works well as a versatile breakfast or snack option. It can be enjoyed with milk or yogurt or as an ingredient in other dishes requiring a crunchy element.
Storing the granola in an airtight container preserves freshness for up to three weeks at room temperature. For extended storage, freezing is recommended to maintain crunch and flavor over months.
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats old fashioned
- 1 cup nuts I used pecans and almonds, raw, of choice
- 1 cup seeds I used pecans and almonds, raw, of choice
- ½ cup coconut flakes
- ¼ cup Flaxseed ground
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 3 Tablespoons water hot
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ cup dried fruit optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add all the ingredients (except for the dried fruit if using) into a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Spread granola mixture onto the sheet, pressing the mixture down with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden. Do not stir halfway through baking.
- Let the granola cool completely on the pan before stirring. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks at room temperature or in the freezer for longer storage.
Notes
- Store completely cooled granola in an airtight container to keep it fresh up to three weeks at room temperature.
- For longer shelf life, freeze the granola in a sealed container or freezer bag, which preserves texture and flavor for several months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 cup | |
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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