Crunchy Granola Recipe : Snacks & Salads

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are often more affordable and nut-free.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are a budget-friendly option for sweetness.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place 1/2 cup of oats in a pan and put it in the oven for 8 minutes.

Chop 1/2 cup each of pecans and almonds.

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of honey, 2 teaspoons of coconut oil, 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

Stir the mixture until well combined.

After 8 minutes, remove the oats from the oven.

Pour the honey mixture over the oats and stir to combine.

Add the chopped nuts to the mixture and mix everything together until well coated.

Return the mixture to the oven and bake for an additional 8 minutes.

After 8 minutes, remove from the oven and stir the mixture again.

Put it back in the oven for another 8 minutes for a total of 24 minutes of baking time.

Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

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