Packaged cereal is another expensive grocery store item that has become commonplace on the breakfast table. Our solution? Homemade granola. This recipe features whole grains, nuts, and dried fruit with a lot less sugar that you’d get in a box of cereal. It’s a family favorite around here, working double duty as a breakfast cereal and on-the-go snack.
Servings: 8 cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups walnuts chopped coarsely
- 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 3/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Measure coconut oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Add oats, walnuts, flaked coconut, and sunflower seeds to the bowl. Use a heavy wooden spoon or clean hands to mix the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer mixture to the lined baking sheet and spread evenly. Use a metal spatula to firmly press oat mixture into a thin, even layer.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown all across the top (not just the edges). Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet.
- Once cool, use your hands to break granola into pieces. Gently mix in the raisins.
- Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 2 months.
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