The ONLY Granola Recipe You'll Ever Need (OIL- FREE & No added SUGAR) The SECRET to Perfect Granola

Start by preheating the oven to 250°F.

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of rolled oats.

Add 3 tablespoons each of sesame seeds, flax seeds, and chia seeds to the oats.

In addition, add 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds and 1/2 cup of pecans (or any nuts of your choice).

Mix in 1/2 cup of shredded coconut and 3/4 cup of cranberries (or any dried fruit you prefer).

Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom to the mixture and stir well.

Prepare the binding by blending 1 1/2 cups of soaked, pitted dates with enough water to just cover them, holding back about 1/4 cup of the soaking liquid.

Pour the date mixture into a blender and blend until smooth to create a date paste.

Combine the date paste with the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly to ensure all oats are coated.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract to the mixture and stir again.

Spread the granola mixture evenly on a sheet pan.

Bake in the preheated oven at 250°F for about 1.5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to ensure even baking.

After 1.5 hours, check the granola for clumping and aroma, then let it cool before storing.

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