Homemade Granola⎢Martha Stewart

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🥗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.

In a bowl, put 3 cups of rolled oats.

Add 1 cup of coarsely chopped pecans, 1 cup of pumpkin seeds, 1 cup of sunflower seeds, and 1 cup of organic coconut chips to the bowl.

Stir the mixture around, using your hands if desired.

Add a pinch of salt, about 1/4 teaspoon.

If cutting calories, use 1/4 cup of Truvia baking blend instead of the usual 1/2 cup of sugar.

Add 1/2 cup of olive oil to the mixture.

Pour in 3/4 cup of maple syrup.

Stir the mixture very well to combine all ingredients.

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

Spread the granola mixture onto a baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, turning with a metal spoon every 10 minutes to prevent browning too much.

Once baked, allow the granola to cool before storing.

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