Granola
Fuel your morning...or your afternoon...with high-protein, lightly-sweetened, crispy granola! However you enjoy it, this easy and versatile recipe will help you take the guesswork out of making yummy granola every time. An extra perk? Your whole home will smell delicious while it's baking :)
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 500kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups oats (uncooked, traditional style)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (or oil of choice)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Lightly toast the oats. Stove top method: Heat a pan on medium-high and toast the oats for 3-5 minutes stirring often. Oven method: Heat an oven to 450F and toast the oats on a baking sheet for about 8 minutes, stirring half way through.
- Set your oven temperature to 250F
- Mix the maple syrup, oil and vanilla.
- Add the sunflower seeds, oats, salt and spices.
- Stir with a spatula to combine.
- Layer the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and back at 250F for 40-60 minutes, until brown. Stir the mixture half-way through to allow an even bake.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Store in a tightly lidded container at cool, dry location for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Yields 4 cups.
Toasting the oats first creates granola with a light, crispy crunch.
This recipe is very versatile so feel free to swap out ingredients and adjust quantities to suit your flavor, texture and consistency preferences. If you are on a low-FODMAP diet make sure any adjustments are aligned with Monash University recommendations.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal