Granola
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: ¼ cup (Makes ~12 servings)
Calories & Macros per Serving: Calories: 119 Fat: 6g Carbs: 13g Protein: 4g
5-Ingredient Base:
2 cups gluten-free oats
½ cup roughly chopped almonds
½ cup peanut butter
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ tablespoon olive oil, avocado oil, or melted coconut oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
Optional Add-Ins (choose any or all):
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chopped cashews
¼ cup buckwheat groats
¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix everything: Add all the ingredients and any optional add-ins to a large bowl. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
Bake: Spread the granola evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden.
Cool: Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking it into pieces. It will get crispier as it cools.
Store: Transfer to an airtight container once completely cooled.
Tips:
Use what you have: You don't need all the optional add-ins. Mix and match your favorite nuts and seeds.
For bigger clusters: Press the granola into an even layer before baking and avoid stirring it while it bakes.
Watch closely: Nuts can brown quickly, especially toward the end of baking.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature.
Freezing: Freeze for up to 3 months.