Description
This Homemade Granola is a delightful blend of oats, nuts, and dried fruit, providing a wholesome and delicious snack or breakfast option that is easy to prepare and perfect for any time of day.
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 until frothy, or prepare a flax egg by combining ground flax seed and water; let it thicken for about 10 minutes.
- Coarsely chop the walnuts and almonds using a food processor or by hand with a sharp knife.
- In a large bowl, mix the chopped nuts, oats, pumpkin seeds, coconut, cinnamon, sea salt, and dried cranberries well.
- Whisk the oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and almond extract together. Pour this mixture with the egg into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the granola mixture onto the lined baking sheet, pressing it into an even layer with your hands.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes until the edges are golden-brown. Let it cool for one hour before mixing in dried cherries.
- Store the cooled granola in a zip lock bag or jar for up to 10 days. Enjoy it with fruit, yogurt, or milk.
Notes
For a vegan alternative, use a flax egg instead of egg white.
Experiment with different nuts or seeds based on your preference.
Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg