I use this recipe as a sort of canvas for a variety of mix-ins. Sometimes we like to add seeds like sunflower, flax, or pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds). Granola typically has nuts like pecans, almonds, and walnuts. (We’re a tree nut free house.) Dried fruit is good too. Try raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries, or dates.
Simple Granola
Ingredients
- 7 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
- 1 cup flake coconut, unsweetened optional
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Place only the oats in a roasting pan or other rimmed pan. You'll need to stir the mixture a few times in the oven, so just make sure it won't spill out.
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Heat the oats for 10 minutes. You'll be adding the other ingredients to the warm oats.)
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Combine the coconut, ground cinnamon, and any nuts or seeds (1 cup total) if using, in a bowl.
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Mix the liquid ingredients in another bowl. Stir well.
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After you remove the oats from the oven, stir in the dry ingredients and mix well.
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Drizzle the wet ingredients over the oats and toss to coat.
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Bake for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
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The granola will still be "soft" until it cools. Stirring occassionally as it cools will keep it from sticking to the pan, or do what I like to do and spread it out on a piece of wax paper or parchment paper to cool.
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Store in airtight container. This basic recipe, with no add-ins, makes about 8 cups.
