Homemade Cinnamon Granola |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Why buy bagged granola for $5/6 a bag when you can make your own. Most of the pre-made granolas you buy in the store are made with tons of sugar or high fructose corn syrup, AND a lot of them (I've found) contain milk powder. This was so easy to make at home and tasted AMAZING. The nuts I used were all raw, unsalted. Feel free to swap out whatever nuts or dried fruit you might have on hand. I actually used pecans in place of the walnuts, and a mix of half raisins and half dried cranberries for the dried fruit. Next time I might try some dried blueberries Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups rolled oats |
1/4 cup almonds, chopped |
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped |
1/4 cup sunflower seeds |
2 tablespoons cashews, chopped |
1/4 cup coconut, shredded (optional) |
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (optional) |
2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground (optional) |
1/4 cup canola oil |
1/3 cup pure maple syrup |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/3 cup raisins (or your favorite mix of dried fruit) |
Directions:
1. Prehart oven to 325.
2. Mix oats, nuts and seeds in a large bowl.
3. Add salt and cinnamon.
4. In a measuring cup, wisk together canola oil and syrup.
5. Add to oat mixture and stir to combine.
6. Spread out on baking sheet lined with parchment (or lightly greased).
7. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning (every 5 minutes or so).
8. Remove from oven and cool completely before adding dried fruit.
9. Store in airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
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