Outrageous Granola Recipe
Get ready to elevate your breakfast game with this Outrageous Granola Recipe, a flavor-packed, nutrient-rich blend of wholesome ingredients. Made with old-fashioned rolled oats, crunchy almonds and pecans, savory pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup, this granola strikes the perfect balance of taste and nutrition. Enhanced by hints of ground cinnamon and vanilla, this recipe delivers irresistible aroma and flavor. Baked to golden perfection with clusters that stay delightfully crisp, it’s finished with pops of chewy dried cranberries, raisins, and the optional decadence of dark chocolate. Ready in just 35 minutes, this homemade granola is ideal for snacking, pouring over yogurt, or enjoying with milk. Requiring minimal effort and packed with pantry staples, this customizable recipe is your go-to for easy, homemade goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 cup raw almonds (chopped)
- 1 cup raw pecans (chopped)
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds (unsalted)
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 0.5 cup maple syrup (pure)
- 0.25 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup chopped dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until all the oats and nuts are coated with the maple-coconut oil mixture.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it down gently with a spatula to create a compact layer for clumpier granola.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even toasting. Keep a close eye during the final minutes to prevent burning.
Once golden brown and fragrant, remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. The granola will crisp up further as it cools.
Once cooled, stir in the dried cranberries, raisins, and optional dark chocolate pieces.
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy it as a snack, with milk, or as a topping for yogurt!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 363.8 g | 466% | |
| Saturated Fat | 146.5 g | 732% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1091 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 499.6 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 93.8 g | 335% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.0 g | ||
| Protein | 109.2 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 883 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 37.9 mg | 211% | |
| Potassium | 4847 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
