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Golden brown homemade granola with nuts and dried cranberries on a baking sheet

Homemade Granola

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 345
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups old -fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raw pecans or almonds, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, sunflower seeds, shredded coconut, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract in a separate vessel until emulsified.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until every oat and nut is evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer, pressing down slightly with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, stir gently to ensure even toasting, then bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the granola is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 45 minutes to facilitate the formation of clusters.
  8. Once cooled, break the granola into desired pieces and stir in the dried fruit before storing in an airtight container.