Sister Marion's Homemade Granola Recipe

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.

Pre-measure 3 cups of oatmeal and 1 cup of oat bran.

Add 1/2 cup of ground flax and 1 cup of slivered almonds to a mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup water.

Whisk the wet ingredients together until combined.

Cook the wet mixture until it starts to boil.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Mix the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until well combined.

Spread the mixture onto a high-sided cookie sheet or large pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent browning on one side.

After 20 minutes, add 1/2 cup of dried cranberries to the mixture and stir.

Remove from the oven after 30 minutes and let cool before storing in containers.

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