Homemade Granola
This recipe for homemade granola is not only healthy but also easy to make. The best part is that you can customize the ingredients to your liking. You can have it as a snack or have it for breakfast with your preferred fruit, such as blueberries, yogurt, or milk as a cereal.
12 servings
Calories: 416kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups oats
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave
- 1/2 cup coconut, grated and sugar-free
- 1 cup of walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup of pumpkin seeds
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup of 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 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, coconut, raisins, seeds, and oil with your sweetener of choice. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until it turns a nice golden brown. During baking, rotate the baking sheet once or twice and stir the granola with a spatula to ensure it cooks evenly.Monitor the granola closely to find the perfect baking point. It's ready when it is loose on the tray and not damp or sticky.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool. Stir in any remaining ingredients. Store in an airtight container in the cupboard.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the nuts and dried fruits according to your preferences. This recipe is versatile, so make it your own!
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