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Robin Ward

My Favorite Healthy Homemade Granola

Made with nourishing oil and free of refined sugar, this homemade granola is a breeze to whip up, totally customizable to your taste, and absolutely delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 14
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups old fashioned raw whole rolled oats (Preferably organic, not quick or instant)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened dried flaked coconut
  • ⅓ cup chopped or sliced almonds
  • 3 Tbsp sunflower seeds (salted, unsalted raw or roasted) I prefer roasted/toasted.
  • 1 Tbsp millet (Toasted or untoasted)
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (Toasted or untoasted)
  • ⅓ cup raw honey
  • ¼ Tbsp extra virgin coconut oil or olive oil
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup assorted dried fruit (e.g., apricots, raisin, cranberries, cherries, pineapple, dates, pumpkin seeds, etc.)
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup *See notes (Optional for a sweeter taste)
  • 1 Tbsp flax seeds (Optional, *See notes)

Equipment

  • 1 Half-sheet pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325℉.
  2. To toast millet, sesame, and sunflower seeds, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the seeds and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are lightly browned and fragrant.
  3. Place the oats in a large mixing bowl. Add the coconut flakes, nuts and seeds and stir to combine.
  4. Place the honey (and maple syrup if using) 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.
  5. Spread the granola out on a large baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring eery few minutes to prevent burning. Let the granola cool completely the add the dried fruits and stir to combine.
  6. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy with milk and fresh berries as a cereal, over ice cream, stirred into yogurt, or as a snack on its own. Homemade granola can be stored for up to 2 weeks if it lasts that long!

Notes

*Optional for a sweeter taste: 2 Tbsp maple syrup or use 2 Tbsp more of honey. Note that granola with extra syrup can clump, so store in a wide-mouth container instead of a mason jar.
 
*Flax seeds are highly nutritious but can absorb water and may cause constipation for some people. To avoid this, drink plenty of water when consuming them.