CHUNKY Homemade Granola without Nuts

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.

In a bowl, add whole grain oats, crispy brown rice, coconut chips, sunflower seeds, oat flour, and cinnamon.

Mix the dry ingredients to combine.

In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, applesauce, coconut oil, and water.

Mix the wet ingredients until combined.

Add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until integrated.

Spread the granola mixture onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

Press the mixture evenly and compactly into the pan to help form bigger chunks.

Bake in the oven.

About halfway through baking, flip the granola in large pieces to ensure even baking without breaking it up too much.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before breaking it into smaller chunks as desired.

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