Homemade Granola - Honeysuckle

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.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Rinse and drain ½ cup of quinoa.

In a bowl, mix together 2 cups of oats, ½ cup of chopped almonds, ½ cup of walnuts, ½ cup of pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup of flax seeds, and ½ tsp of salt.

Toss the dry ingredients to combine.

Add in ½ tsp of vanilla extract, 2 tbsp of honey, 2 tbsp of maple syrup, and 1 tbsp of melted coconut oil.

Toss again to coat all ingredients in the wet mixture.

Spread the mixture onto a lined baking sheet using parchment paper or a Silpat.

Bake for about 30 minutes, checking every 10 minutes to stir for even baking until the oats are golden brown and the clusters are dry and crunchy.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely; the granola will harden as it cools.

Stir in ½ cup of dried cranberries.

Break the granola into chunks, keeping them not too small for texture.

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