Homemade Granola A Healthy Crunchy Treat

Ingredients

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup raw nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
• 1/2 cup raw seeds (pumpkin or sunflower)
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 large egg white
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or cherries)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a very large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and seeds. Stir to distribute evenly.

3. 3

   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.

4. 4

   In a third tiny bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy and slightly opaque, about 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until every oat and nut is thoroughly coated.

6. 6

   Pour the frothy egg white over the top and stir again until the mixture looks slightly wet and clumpy.

7. 7

   Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Use a spatula or your hands to firmly press the mixture down into a compact, flat slab.

8. 8

   Bake for 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the pan from the oven. Do NOT stir the granola. Carefully flip the entire slab over in one piece using a large spatula. Press it down again gently.

10. 10

    Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until deeply golden and fragrant.

11. 11

    Remove the pan from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the pan without touching it. This is non-negotiable for developing crunch.

12. 12

    Once cool, break the granola into clusters of your desired size and stir in the dried fruit.