The Best Homemade Granola: Everybody LOVES It!
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free granola)
- 2 cups unsalted nuts, Whole nuts or chopped. (I used ¾ cup pistachio nuts, ¾ cup whole macadamia nuts and ½ cup whole almonds)
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut, shredded
- 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt or ¾ teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil (not melted)
- ¾ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, raisins, coconut, salt, and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
- Pour in melted coconut oil, maple syrup or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
- Bake until very golden brown, about 15 minutes per side, stirring halfway. It might need 5 minutes more, per side. It’s done when it’s golden brown. Total bake time is about 30-40 minutes. The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
- Let granola cool completely. Store cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature for about 4 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gBlue Smart Points: 1Green Smart Points: 1Plus Points: 1