Granola is so easy and cheap to make! Seriously, making your own instead of buying granola or cold cereal will save you so much money. My husband and I love to eat it as a cereal with some dairy free milk, a topping for coconut yogurt parfaits, or just to munch on. I make a large base recipe and then customize smaller portions of that into a variety of flavors. I like to mix in additional ingredients after it’s baked for two reasons. It’s healthier to eat raw nuts/seeds etc, and because I like to have options.
Basic Granola Recipe:
Mix together in a large bowl:
• 8 cups rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
• 6 tablespoons flaxseed (I use ground flax)
Mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl:
• 2/3 cup coconut oil
• 1 cup raw honey (not for strict vegans)
• 1-2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
Combine all together. You can use a large spoon or your hands if you need to.
Spread evenly on two large cookie/baking sheets. Bake at 300 degrees F for 20 minutes, stir, then bake for 20 minutes more. Let cool.
Scrape it off the cookie sheets, and break into pieces if needed.
You can now mix in any additions if you’d like. I like to store the granola in glass jars.
Addition Options:
Here are just a few ideas. I haven’t listed any specific amounts on this because I leave that to you to decide what ratios you like. Basically you just add anything and everything you want to your granola haha.
Pumpkin Granola:
• substitute cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice
• add raw pumpkin seeds
• add almonds, pecans, or other raw nut
Berry Granola:
• add any dried berries (blueberry, strawberry, etc)
• add raw sliced almonds
Tropical Granola:
• add shredded coconut flakes
• add dried fruit (mango, pineapple, and/or strawberry)
• nuts optional
Coconut Granola:
• add shredded coconut flakes
• add sliced almonds or other nut
You could also add: raisins, chocolate chips or raw cacao nibs, sunflower seeds, fresh fruit, etc.
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