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Granola Recipe


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and healthy homemade granola recipe.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 4 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3 tablespoons whole flaxseeds
  • 1/2 cup raw, unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sliced raw almonds
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons oil (canola)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Spray a large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together oats, ground flaxseed, coconut, flaxseed, sunflower seeds, salt, raw almonds, and cinnamon.
  3. In a small bowl or mixing cup, combine brown sugar, honey, vanilla, and oil. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds on 50% power. Stir and pour into dry ingredients. Mix until all dry ingredients are coated in wet ingredients.
  4. Spread out onto prepared sheet pan into an even layer and bake for 15 minutes. Stir and return to oven for 15-20 more minutes or until brown and crisp.
  5. Cool completely before storing.

Notes

  • Do not substitute quick, instant, or steel-cut oats for the recipe to achieve the best texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg