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Crunchy Homemade Nut Granola

Best Crunchy Homemade Nut Granola Recipe for Irresistible Mornings

This Crunchy Homemade Nut Granola is a delightful blend of toasted nuts and sweetness, perfect for a nutritious breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Granola Base
  • 3 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats for classic hearty texture
  • 2 cups Mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans) lightly toasted
  • 1 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut adds crispness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon enhances sweetness
Sweetener and Binder
  • 1/2 cup Honey or maple syrup as sweetener
  • 1/2 cup Coconut oil helps crisp up during baking
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract lifts all flavors
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots) added after baking
  • 1/4 cup Chia or flax seeds for extra nutrition
  • 1 cup Dark chocolate chips added once cooled

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss old-fashioned oats, mixed nuts, shredded coconut, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Warm honey (or maple syrup), coconut oil, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over low heat until just melted.
  4. Pour the warm sweetener mixture over the dry mix, stirring gently to ensure every oat and nut is lightly coated.
  5. Spread the mixture in an even layer on the sheet; bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway.
  6. Remove from oven and let the granola cool on the pan for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Once cooled, fold in dried fruit, chia or flax seeds, and chocolate chips.
  8. Optional: Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the cooled granola.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 160mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

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