Homemade Granola Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup pecans (coarsely chopped)
• 1/3 cup pepitas
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or olive oil)
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flaxseed, sliced almonds, pecans and pepitas.

3. 3

   In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the melted coconut oil (or olive oil), maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir until well combined.

5. 5

   Spread the granola in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir. Press the granola down into an even layer and bake for 10-20 more minutes, until lightly golden. Watch the granola carefully as it nears the end of the bake time since it can go from perfect to burnt quickly.

6. 6

   Let granola cool completely on the baking sheet and then transfer to an airtight container for storage. Granola will keep in an airtight container for 2 weeks. For maximum freshness, store in the refrigerator.