Homemade Carrot Cake Granola - Healthy, Spiced & Perfectly Crunchy!

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are often less expensive and provide a similar crunch.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey is usually more affordable and adds sweetness.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Shredded coconut is often less expensive.

dates

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are a cost-effective sweetener alternative.

To a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of rolled oats.

Grate a few carrots thinly, aiming for smaller pieces to help them dry faster in the oven.

Add the grated carrots to the bowl with the oats.

Toss in 3/4 cup of peanuts, a3 cup of macadamia nuts, and a3 cup of sunflower seeds.

Season with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, 1 teaspoon of ginger powder, and grate in 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg.

Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and mix everything until well combined.

In another bowl, add 1/4 cup of unsalted butter and melt it.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of raw honey and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.

Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is fully coated.

Spread the mixture evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Bake at 190° C for about 15 minutes.

Take it out of the oven and add some coconut flakes, mixing to ensure even toasting.

Return to the oven for another 10 minutes until golden and crisp.

Let it cool completely to lock in the crunch before storing in an airtight container.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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