Healthy Granola Recipe
This version is crunchy, naturally sweetened, and packed with fiber—without any nuts! Perfect for those with allergies or looking for a nut-free option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup Sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds)
- 1/4 cup Walnuts
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Coconut oil (melted) or olive oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates) (optional)
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, seeds, cinnamon, nuts, and salt.
- In a small saucepan (or microwave), warm honey (or maple syrup) and coconut oil until melted. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and mix well until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring once halfway through until golden brown.
- Let cool completely (it will crisp up as it cools).
- Mix in dried fruit and coconut flakes if using.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.