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Homemade Granola & Granola Bars

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Golden, crunchy homemade granola that can be enjoyed loose or pressed into wholesome granola bars, fully customizable with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
  • 0.5 cup mixed seeds (sunflower or pumpkin)
  • 0.5 cup coconut flakes (optional)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
  • 0.25 cup coconut oil or olive oil, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup dried fruit
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a small saucepan, gently warm honey or maple syrup with oil and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
  6. For loose granola, spread mixture evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  7. For granola bars, press mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool completely before adding dried fruit or chocolate chips.
  9. Slice into bars if making bars, or break into clusters for granola.

Notes

  • Press firmly into the pan for sturdier bars.
  • Granola crisps as it cools.
  • Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • Stores well for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.

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