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Healthy Homemade Granola

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 C Oats
  • 1/4 C raw sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 C raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 C raw sesame seeds
  • 1/4 C raw, sliced almonds
  • 1/2 C coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 C flaked coconut, unsweetened
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 C raw honey or maple syrup
  • 1/3 C coconut oil
  • 1/2 C dried fruit of choice OPTIONAL
  • sea salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Set the oven to 300 degrees F, or 150 degrees celsius.**
  2. Combine oats, seeds, nuts and coconut in a large bowl to combine.
  3. In a small saucepan combine honey/ syrup and coconut oil and warm on low heat stirring to combine.
  4. Add the vanilla and cinnamon and allow to heat together but not simmering. Just gently combine until ingredients are warm and liquid.
  5. Remove from heat and pour oil mixture over dry mixture and mix well using a spatula.
  6. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Arrange mixture in an even layer over the baking sheet. If the layer is too thick you may need to use two baking sheets so it cooks evenly.
  8. Sprinkle with sea salt just before baking.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes, or until granola is golden and crispy.
  10. Remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes.
  11. At this point you can stir in a ½ cup or so of your favorite dried fruit or let cool completely.
  12. Store in a half gallon size mason jar and enjoy.

Notes

** Feel free to experiment with your oven temp and timing. Sometimes I'll go a little higher than 300 if I want an extra toasty taste, but be sure to watch your granola as it can burn easily.