Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans, walnuts)
- ½ cup seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, or chia)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¾ cup dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries, dates – added after baking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a saucepan or bowl, whisk together maple syrup, oil, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry and mix until evenly coated.
- Spread the granola evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Let it cool completely before adding dried fruit.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Pantry Staple
- Method: Baked, Stirred
- Cuisine: American, Health-Inspired