Easy Homemade Healthy Granola (Print version)

Crunchy homemade granola made with oats, nuts, seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla for an easy healthy breakfast or snack.

# Ingredients:

For the granola

01 - 3 cups (270 g) certified gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 3/4 cup (85 g) raw almonds, roughly chopped
03 - 1/3 cup (45 g) raw pumpkin seeds
04 - 1/4 cup (35 g) raw sunflower seeds
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
07 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) pure maple syrup
08 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil or melted coconut oil
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 cup (60 g) dried cranberries or raisins

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, stir together the oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
03 - Pour in the maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla. Stir until every oat and seed looks lightly coated.
04 - Spread the mixture onto the prepared pan. Press it firmly into an even layer with a spatula to help clusters form.
05 - Bake for 22-26 minutes, rotating the pan once, until the edges are golden and the kitchen smells toasted. Do not overbake.
06 - Let the granola cool on the pan for at least 30 minutes. Break into clusters, then stir in the dried cranberries or raisins.

# Good to know:

01 - Cool completely before storing for the best crunch.
02 - Use certified gluten-free oats if serving someone who avoids gluten.
03 - Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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