Description
This homemade granola is a healthy and delicious breakfast option or snack, packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup raw nuts
- ⅓ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup coconut oil (melted)
- ½ cup pure honey (maple syrup, or golden syrup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, chopped apricots or chocolate chips or a mix of both)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, coconut flakes, chia seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and press down firmly with the back of a spoon or spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden brown. After stirring, press the granola down firmly again to help it stick together.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the dried fruit and chocolate chips on top. Gently press them into the granola layer.
- Let cool completely on the baking sheet (it will crisp up as it cools).
- Once cooled, break it into pieces and transfer to an airtight container.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding spices like nutmeg or vanilla bean.
- This granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Feel free to customize the dried fruits and nuts based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg