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healthy granola
Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDN

Nourishing Homemade Granola

This nourishing homemade granola will be your new favorite.  The combination of real maple syrup and coconut adds an irresistible taste your whole family will love.
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Prep Time 16 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 14
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats certified gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped or slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or hazelnuts
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 280 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together oats through pumpkin seeds.
  3. In a small pot, combine coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt over medium heat on the stovetop until coconut oil is melted. Remove from heat and carefully pour over the granola. Use a spatula to get everything.
  4. Stir the granola until everything is combined and then transfer to the baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden and fragrant, stirring once or twice during the cooking process.
  5. Let cool and then transfer to a glass jar for storage. Enjoy!