The Best Granola
Get ready to elevate your breakfast game with *The Best Granola*—a delightfully crunchy, homemade blend that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, raw almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds, this granola strikes the perfect balance of texture and taste. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and spiced with a hint of cinnamon, it’s baked to golden perfection and finished with delicious add-ins like dried cranberries, raisins, and optional dark chocolate for a touch of indulgence. Perfect as a topping for yogurt, a mix-in for smoothie bowls, or enjoyed by the handful, this easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes and stays fresh for weeks. Whether you’re meal-prepping or seeking a healthy snack, this homemade granola is sure to become your go-to pantry staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 1 cup raw pecans, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 0.33 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.33 cup chopped dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, shredded coconut, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir well, ensuring that all components are evenly coated.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it lightly into a single layer for even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent burning and to ensure even toasting.
Remove the granola from the oven when it turns golden brown and smells fragrant. Let it cool completely on the baking sheet. It will crisp up as it cools.
Once cooled, stir in the dried cranberries, raisins, and, if desired, chopped dark chocolate.
Transfer the granola to an airtight container or jar for storage. It will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 373.1 g | 478% | |
| Saturated Fat | 130.8 g | 654% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 38.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1299 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 562.1 g | 204% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 94.3 g | 337% | |
| Total Sugars | 293.5 g | ||
| Protein | 118.7 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 821 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 34.4 mg | 191% | |
| Potassium | 5030 mg | 107% | |
*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.
