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easy granola

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Kathy D
@LifeIsGoodkd

This granola is great for snacking or taking on a hike. Feel free to adjust amounts to your liking. Enjoy!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For easy granola

  • 4 c
    old fashioned oats (not quick oats)
  • 1 c
    sweetened coconut
  • 1/2 c
    sunflower seeds
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1-2 dash
    nutmeg
  • 1/2 c
    pure maple syrup (not sugary breakfast syrup)
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 c
    dried cherries (or dried blueberries)

How To Make easy granola

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, add oats, coconut, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Then mix until well combined.
  • 3
    In a different microwave-safe bowl (or on the stovetop), combine the maple syrup, butter, and brown sugar. Microwave until melted and smooth. Once melted, add the vanilla and stir to combine.
  • 4
    Add the butter mixture to the oat mixture and stir to coat the oats well.
  • 5
    Spread the granola on a cooking oil-sprayed cookie sheet and bake 35-40 minutes; stirring a few times to make sure all parts get browned. It's done when the granola is all evenly browned.
  • 6
    After removing the cookie sheet from the oven, you can stir in the dried cherries (or blueberries). Let cool. Store in an airtight container.
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