The Best Homemade Granola Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup liquid sweetener (maple syrup, honey if not vegan)
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups extra thick rolled oats
• 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 325 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a microwave safe bowl, combine the sweetener and coconut oil and microwave for 90 seconds. Let the liquids cool then mix in the cinnamon and vanilla. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl mix together the dry ingredients, from the rolled oats to the sunflower seeds.

4. 4

   Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well combined.

5. 5

   Spread the oat mixture onto your prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pan, stir the granola, spread it flat again and then bake it for another 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Removed the granola from the oven and allow it to cool completely without stirring. Once cool, place the granola in an airtight container or ziplock bag and store in a dry, cool place.