Made with olive or coconut oil and without refined sugar, this homemade granola is easy to make, can be easily tailored to your preferences, and tastes fantastic!
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT20M
Total time: PT35M
Rating
5 stars (77 reviews)
Keywords
Healthy Granola Recipe
Ingredients
4 cups traditional raw whole rolled oats ((not quick or instant))
3/4 cup unsweetened dried flaked coconut
1/3 cup chopped or sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds (, unsalted (can use raw or roasted))
1 tablespoon flax seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/3 cup raw honey
3 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup assorted dried fruit ((e.g., apricots, raisins, cranberries, cherries, pineapple, dates, etc.))
Categories
Breakfast
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.Place the oats in a large mixing bowl. Add the coconut flakes, nuts and seeds and stir to combine.Place the honey and coconut oil in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for one minute and remove from heat. Stir in almond extract if using.Pour honey mixture over the oat mixture and stir until coated.Spread the granola out on a large baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring every few minutes to prevent burning. Let the granola cool completely then add the dried fruits and stir to combine.Store in an airtight container. Keeps for about a week. Serve with milk and fresh berries if desired.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Calories: 233 kcal
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Sodium: 6 mg
Sugar: 7 g
Reviews
Dee on 2018-07-16 (5 stars): Yummy! This is perfect for back to school season!
