Sweet & Salty Homemade, Crunchy Granola in Oven - Recipe # 108

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.

Mix sugar syrup, canola oil, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl until dissolved.

Add rolled oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and chopped almonds to the bowl.

Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients using a spatula or spoon until well combined.

Preheat the oven to 130-150 degrees Celsius.

Spread the granola mixture evenly in a thin layer on a baking pan lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle a spoonful of cane sugar evenly over the granola.

Bake in the oven for 8 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven and toss the granola to mix it up, ensuring even cooking.

Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 8 minutes.

After the second 8 minutes, pour raisins over the granola in the pan.

Turn off the oven and place the pan back inside with the door open for another 8 minutes to lightly cook the raisins.

Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool before transferring it to a jar.

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