Description
This Homemade Granola is a delightful mix of oats, nuts, and dried fruits. It’s easy to prepare and offers an irresistible flavor, perfect for healthy breakfasts or quick snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp pure almond extract
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup raw almonds or sliced almonds or pecans
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup dried fruit
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the egg white in a bowl until frothy. For a vegan version, make a flax "egg" by mixing ground flax seed with water and letting it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Chop the walnuts and almonds in a food processor or blender until coarsely chopped, or use a knife to chop them.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped nuts, oats, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, ground cinnamon, and sea salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients along with the egg white or flax seed egg, and stir until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and press it down to form an even layer.
- Bake in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes until the edges turn golden-brown. Let it sit for one hour to harden and form clusters. After cooling, mix in the dried fruit.
- Store the granola in a zip lock bag or jar for up to 10 days. Enjoy with fruit, yogurt, or your choice of milk.
Notes
For added sweetness, you can include more dried fruit or a drizzle of honey.
Feel free to customize your granola with different nuts or seeds according to your preference.
This granola is perfect as a topping for yogurt or enjoyed as a snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg