How to Make Granola
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How to Make Granola
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How to Make Granola starts by mixing rolled oats, nuts or seeds, cinnamon, and salt, which provide the base flavors and texture. Coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract are then added to bind and sweeten the mixture evenly. The granola mixture is spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and baked at a low temperature to toast and crisp the ingredients without burning.
The granola is stirred midway through baking to ensure even cooking and a uniform golden-brown color. After baking, it is cooled completely so the granola hardens and becomes crunchy. Once cooled, dried fruit such as raisins is folded in, adding chewiness and a burst of sweetness that complements the nuts and oats.
This granola can be broken into chunks and stored in an airtight container. It serves well as a topping for yogurt, a cereal substitute, or a snack. The note indicates that the serving size is a quarter cup, making it easy to portion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts almonds, raw
- 1 cup seeds almonds, raw
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dried fruit raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300˚F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts or seeds, cinnamon and salt. Add the coconut oil, honey and vanilla and stir again until the mixture is well combined.
- Transfer the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Bake until the granola is golden brown, stirring halfway through, about 30 minutes.
- Allow the granola to cool completely, then stir in the dried fruit and any optional add-ins you’d like. Break the granola into smaller pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Serve granola in 1/4 cup portions as a topping or snack.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 14servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 0.5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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