Easy Homemade Granola Recipe | Healthy & Naturally Sweetened

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.

Measure out 1 cup of almonds and chop them up.

Pour the chopped almonds into a bowl.

Add 3 cups of old-fashioned oats to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds to the bowl.

Add 3/4 cup of shredded coconut to the bowl.

Mix all the dry ingredients together and set aside.

In a smaller bowl or measuring cup, melt 1/4 cup of coconut oil in the microwave for about a minute.

Add 1/2 cup of maple syrup (or honey) to the melted coconut oil and mix together.

Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients, mixing a little at a time until all dry ingredients are damp.

Spread the mixture evenly onto a cookie sheet.

Sprinkle a little salt over the granola mixture.

Preheat the oven to 250°F and place the cookie sheet in the oven.

Set a timer for 15 minutes and bake.

After 15 minutes, mix the granola to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.

Put the granola back in the oven for another 15 minutes.

After 15 more minutes, remove the granola from the oven and let it cool for about 30 minutes.

Once cooled, store the granola in an airtight container.

Cooking Techniques

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