Homemade Granola
Total Time
40 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Rating
4.93 out of 5 stars
(264)
Ingredients
4-6 servings
- 2 cups whole rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped walnuts, or almonds, or a mix of both
- ½ cup coconut flakes, optional
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries, optional
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, walnuts, coconut flakes, if using, cinnamon, and salt. Drizzle in the coconut oil and maple syrup and add the almond butter. Stir until combined. Scoop the granola onto the baking sheet and press the mixture into a 1-inch-thick oval. This will encourage clumping.
Step 3
Bake for 15 minutes, rotate the pan halfway, and use a fork to gently break the granola apart just a bit. Bake for 15 minutes more, or until golden brown. Sprinkle with dried cranberries, if desired. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
More nutty clusters = better granola. To encourage clumps, press the mixture into a thick oval and gently break apart halfway through baking for more clusters.
Let it cool before diving in. The granola will crisp up as it cools, so waiting is worth it.
Add the dried fruit at the end to avoid burning it in the oven.
