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Homemade Granola

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups whole oats
  • 1½-2 cups raw nuts, chopped (almonds, pecans, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, and/or hazelnuts)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds or a mix of both
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne optional
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 3/4 cup nsweetened coconut flakes

Wet Ingredients

Stir In After Baking

  • 1/2-3/4 cup dried fruit, such as

raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries, chopped dried pineapple, dates, figs, or apricots

If using larger or stickier dried fruits like pineapple, dates, figs, or apricots, chop them into small pieces so they distribute evenly and don’t clump.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (163°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped raw nuts, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, cinnamon, ground ginger, turmeric, black pepper, salt, orange zest, and unsweetened coconut flakes. Stir to evenly distribute.
    In a small saucepan, gently heat the orange juice, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla over medium-low heat, stirring just until the coconut oil is melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not boil.
    Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
    Spread the granola onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Press it down lightly if you prefer larger clusters.
    Bake for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even toasting and to prevent the coconut from browning too quickly. After stirring, gently press the granola flat again.
    Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. Do not stir while cooling, this helps it become crunchy and form clusters.
    Once fully cooled, stir in the dried fruit of your choice.
    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
    Enjoy over yogurt, with milk, or as a snack by the handful.
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