Honey Almond Granola
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Honey Almond Granola
Description
Honey Almond Granola starts with a buttery mixture of melted coconut oil, honey, pure maple syrup, and vanilla, enhanced by sea salt, cinnamon, and ground ginger to complement the nuts and oats. The combination of raw sliced almonds, pepitas, and old-fashioned rolled oats is thoroughly coated before being pressed compactly on a parchment-lined sheet. Baking at a relatively low temperature with a rotation midway promotes even toasting for a crisp, golden finish. Cooling completely before storing ensures the granola achieves a signature crunch.
The granola balances natural sweetness with the warmth of spices and rich nut flavors, resulting in clusters that maintain a pleasant crunch. It can be served straight as a snack, sprinkled over yogurt, or mixed with fresh fruit for breakfast. Baking times may vary, so monitoring the granola near the end ensures it reaches the desired golden-brown color without burning.
Careful pressing of the mixture before baking helps the granola form sizeable clusters. Left to cool fully on the baking sheet, the granola firms up, making it easy to break into chunks. This recipe relies on wholesome ingredients and slow baking to develop texture and flavor without relying on additives.
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut oil or avocado oil, melted
- ½ cup honey
- 2 TBSP pure maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 + ¼ cups almonds raw, sliced
- 1/4-1/2 cup Pepitas
- 4 cups rolled oats use certified gluten-free oats for GF granola, old-fashioned
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 300° 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 coconut oil, honey, maple syrup, vanilla, honey, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Add your oats, sliced almonds, and pepitas and fold the mixture together.
- Transfer granola onto parchment-paper lined baking pan.
- Flatten the mixture into an even layer with a silicone spatula, adding pressure so the granola is nice and compact. Bake for 20 minutes, then rotate the pan (180 degrees) for even toasting and stir the granola. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Ovens vary from home to home so just keep an eye on it and yank once it's your degree of golden perfection!
- 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! (Granola won't fully crisp until it cools)
Notes
- The granola should cool completely on the baking sheet to develop its characteristic crunch before storage.
- Use certified gluten-free oats if a gluten-free granola is desired.
- Watch the granola closely during the last baking minutes to achieve your preferred level of golden crispness without burning.
- Adjust honey, maple syrup, or spices to taste based on your personal preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 13servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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