Gotta Have Granola

Warming, toasty and ultra-comforting, homemade granola is the perfect snack, yogurt parfait topping or applesauce mix-in. Prep could not be more simple. A great option for those long wintry weekends when you are hanging at home, as baking time is long but mostly passive. To make this version gluten-free, substitute additional whole oats for wheat germ (affiliate link), and for a nut-free granola, use raw pumpkin seeds instead of pecans. Enjoy!

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Gotta Have Granola Recipe

Gotta Have Granola

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Yield: 16 (1/2 c. per serving)

Author: Malina Malkani

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 2 HourTotal time: 2 H & 10 M

Warming, toasty and ultra-comforting, homemade granola is the perfect snack, yogurt parfait topping or applesauce mix-in. Prep for this fiber-rich Gotta Have Granola could not be more simple. A great option for those long wintry weekends when you are hanging at home, as baking time is long but mostly passive. This recipe contains affiliate links, meaning that if you choose to purchase a product through a link, I will receive a small commission - but this in no way impacts the amount you pay. Affiliate links are marked with an asterisk (*).

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups raw sunflower seeds
• 1 ¾ cups wheat germ
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 1 cup sesame seeds
• 2 cups whole oats
• 1 cup pecans (coarsely chopped)
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup avocado oil*

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 265 degrees F and line 2 large, rimmed sheet pans with parchment paper.
2. Add all but the vanilla, water and oil into a large mixing bowl and stir. Pour the vanilla, water and oil over the dry ingredients and mix well.
3. Spread out evenly on the baking sheets and bake for 2 hours, gently moving about on the sheets every 20 minutes or so for more even baking.
4. Cool and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

To make this version gluten-free, substitute additional whole oats for wheat germ*, and for a nut-free granola, use raw pumpkin seeds instead of pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

403

Fat

29

Sat. Fat

5

Carbs

30

Fiber

6

Net carbs

24

Sugar

11

Protein

9

Sodium

154

Cholesterol

0

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Cinnamon coconut granola, oats, seeds and sesame

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