Easy Homemade Granola Recipe (Crunchy & Simple)

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 350°F.

In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup coconut oil and 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey) together until melted.

In a large bowl, combine 4 cups old-fashioned oats, 1/2 teaspoon Celtic salt, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.

Mix the dry ingredients together until well combined.

Chop the pecans into smaller pieces and add them to the bowl with the oats.

Add 1/2 cup sliced almonds to the mixture.

Pour the melted coconut oil and maple syrup mixture into the bowl and mix thoroughly until everything is coated.

Do not add dried fruits yet; they will swell in the oven.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste to the mixture and stir.

Spread the granola mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring it's not too thick but also not in a single layer.

Pat down the mixture slightly to help it stick together.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through is not recommended to keep it clumpy.

Once baked, let it cool completely before adding 1 cup of raisins and breaking it into chunks.

Store the granola in a half-gallon mason jar with a lid.

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