Description
This homemade granola is an easy-to-make delight featuring wholesome oats, crunchy nuts, and a touch of sweetness from pure maple syrup. Ideal for breakfast or a healthy snack, it provides satisfying flavors and a delightful crunch, ensuring a delicious start to your day or a great treat anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp pure almond extract
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup raw almonds or sliced almonds or pecans
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup dried fruit
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the egg white in a bowl until frothy or prepare a flax 'egg' for a vegan option by mixing ground flax seed and water, letting it sit until thickened.
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the almonds and walnuts until coarsely chopped, or chop them using a knife.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped nuts, oats, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and almond extract. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients along with the egg white or flax 'egg' and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the granola mixture onto the lined baking sheet, pressing it down to form an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Allow the granola to cool for an hour to set and create clusters, then mix in the dried fruit.
- Store the cooled granola in a zip lock bag or jar for up to 10 days. Serve with fruit, yogurt, or milk.
Notes
For a vegan version, use the flax ‘egg’ instead of the egg white.
Storage: Ensure the granola is completely cooled before storing to maintain its crispiness.
Feel free to customize the dried fruit mix as per your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg