Homemade Granola
The granola I always have in my pantry. You make it once, it lasts all week, and it's a million times better than anything from a box.
12 servings
Calories: 416kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup raw walnuts or pecans roughly chopped
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup dried apricots (optional)
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds optional
- 1/4 cup chia seeds optional
- one pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Pour in the oil and maple syrup (or agave). Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread on the baking sheet. Press lightly for more clusters, or spread loosely for crumbly granola.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once or twice and rotating the tray for even browning. It should look golden and dry to the touch. It crisps up as it cools.
- Let the granola cool completely on the tray. Do not touch it until fully cool.
- Once cool, stir in raisins, dried apricots, or any other add ins you prefer.
- Transfer to an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Add dried fruit only after baking to keep it soft and prevent burning.
For chunkier granola, press the mixture firmly into the pan before baking and don't stir until completely cooled.
For a lighter version, reduce the maple syrup slightly or use half maple syrup and half monk fruit syrup.
For nut free granola, use sunflower and pumpkin seeds in place of nuts.
For chunkier granola, press the mixture firmly into the pan before baking and don't stir until completely cooled.
For a lighter version, reduce the maple syrup slightly or use half maple syrup and half monk fruit syrup.
For nut free granola, use sunflower and pumpkin seeds in place of nuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 30grs | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3.4mg