Homemade Granola
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4.9
Homemade Granola
Description
This granola recipe combines rolled oats with chopped walnuts or almonds and optional coconut flakes, seasoned with cinnamon and sea salt. Coconut oil, maple syrup, and almond butter bind the mixture and provide a subtle sweetness and richness. Pressing the mixture into a thick oval shape before baking encourages the granola to clump during cooking.
Baking at 300°F for two 15-minute intervals with a rotation and gentle breaking at the halfway point ensures even toasting and a crisp golden texture. After baking, the addition of dried cranberries provides contrast with their chewy, sweet-tart flavor.
This granola can be served over yogurt, with milk, or as a snack. Cooling before serving allows the clusters to harden slightly without losing crunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats whole
- ½ cup walnuts or almonds, or a mix of both, chopped
- ½ cup coconut flakes optional
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons almond butter creamy
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, walnuts, coconut flakes, if using, cinnamon, and salt. Drizzle in the coconut oil and maple syrup and add the almond butter. Stir until combined. Scoop the granola onto the baking sheet and press the mixture into a 1-inch-thick oval. This will encourage clumping.
- Bake for 15 minutes, rotate the pan halfway, and use a fork to gently break the granola apart just a bit. Bake for 15 minutes more, or until golden brown. Sprinkle with dried cranberries, if desired. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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