Skip the Store! Make This CRISPY Homemade Granola Instead

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with less processing.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds can be more affordable and are nut-free.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: coconut chips

Fresh fruit adds moisture and flavor without added sugar.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil enhances flavor and is solid at room temp.

Clean out cabinets and pantry to prepare for making granola.

Gather ingredients: pecans, walnuts, pistachios, sunflower kernels, oats, flax seed, chia seeds, honey, butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and optional dried fruits.

Melt 1 stick of butter and 1/2 cup of coconut oil in a pot over low heat until combined, without cooking.

Add 1 cup of honey and 4 tablespoons of maple syrup to the melted butter and coconut oil, stirring to combine.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet mixture.

In a food processor, chop nuts to desired size, aiming for larger chunks for better blending with yogurt.

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of pecans, 1 cup of walnuts, 1/2 cup of pistachios, and 1/2 cup of sunflower kernels.

Add 4 cups of old-fashioned oats to the nut mixture.

Incorporate 3 tablespoons of flax seed and 3 tablespoons of chia seeds into the mixture.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the mixture and stir well to combine all dry ingredients.

Pour the melted wet ingredients over the dry mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.

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