I have tweaked this recipe of the last couple of years, and finally found our all time favorite version. It comes together rather quickly, and the aroma smells divine while baking. This recipe is pretty much interchangeable and can be adjusted according to budget or preference in nuts and or seeds.
SUPER EASY HOMEMADE GRANOLA:
* makes 3 pounds
3 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (I use a ton of oats so I buy in bulk)
1 cups raw cashews, chopped
1/2 cup raw walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup raw pecans, chopped
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp chia seeds
3 tbsp hemp seeds
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 tsp celtic sea salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey (I like using raw honey)
* I recommend using organic/grass-fed/high quality ingredients from reputable companies when feasible.
Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a 13x18 inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper (I like to use unbleached parchment paper.)
In a large bowl combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, raw chopped cashews, raw chopped walnuts, raw chopped pecans, shredded unsweetened coconut, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg. Stir until fully combined. In small pot, combine the butter and honey over low heat until completely melted, add the salt and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix together thoroughly with a silicone spatula.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 75 minutes.
Let the baked granola cool for a 10 minutes in the pan on a wire cooling rack (it will harden as it cools.) Then transfer the granola to an airtight container, and store for up to 2 weeks.
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