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The BEST (Real Food) Granola Recipe

The BEST (Real Food) Granola Recipe
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A wholesome, crunchy homemade granola recipe made with real food ingredients like oats, nuts, flax meal, cinnamon, coconut oil, and pure maple syrup. Perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack, this granola is customizable with your favorite nuts and optional dried fruits or seeds.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup nuts (pecans and cashews recommended, or walnuts, almonds)
  • 1/2 cup flax meal
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 2/3 cup pure maple syrup (warmed)

Optional Additions

  • Sunflower seeds
  • Pepitas
  • Coconut flakes
  • Dried raisins or cranberries (add after baking)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure even baking of the granola.
  2. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, nuts of your choice, flax meal, and cinnamon. Stir well to distribute all the dry ingredients evenly.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together the coconut oil, warmed pure maple syrup, and salt. Warming the maple syrup helps keep the coconut oil from solidifying.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture over the oat and nut mixture. Stir thoroughly, making sure all dry ingredients are evenly coated with the wet ingredients.
  6. Spread on Sheet: Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, creating a thin, uniform layer for even baking.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes until the granola is lightly browned. Stir the mixture once or twice during baking if you prefer a more even texture, but this step is optional.
  8. Cool and Add Extras: Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, add any optional dried fruits or seeds as desired.

Notes

  • Warm the maple syrup slightly to prevent the coconut oil from re-solidifying and to better coat the oats.
  • Feel free to customize nuts and seeds according to your preference or what you have on hand.
  • Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
  • Add dried fruits like raisins or cranberries only after the granola has cooled to avoid sogginess.
  • Flax meal boosts fiber and omega-3 content, making this granola a healthy option.

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