Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds (, chopped or left whole for texture)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (, melted and cooled)
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2-3/4 tsp ground cinnamon ((add to taste))
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins ((optional))

Instruction

  • Pre-heat oven to 300°F with wire rack in the center/middle position. Line an 11x17-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for best results.
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, chopped pecans, and sliced almonds.
  • NOTE: If shredded coconut is your optional extra, add 1/4-1/2 cup during this step. Do not add dried fruit or chocoalte to the granola mix, those must be added after baking.
  • In a small bowl whisk together melted/cooled coconut oil with maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Pour over oats/nuts and mix well to coat.
  • Use a silicone spatula or bowl scraper to transfer the granola mixture onto the parchment paper lined baking sheet and spread out very well in a super thin layer. Almost all the parchment paper should be covered by granola. Pat to flatten.
  • Bake on the center rack at 300°F for 20 minutes. When timer beeps, rotate the pan 180 degrees for even toasting and continue to bake an additional 10-15 minutes (I do 15 typically) or until golden and crispy. Keep an eye on it and yank from the oven once it's your idea of crispy golden perfection.
  • NOTE: I don't stir at the halfway mark so i can break it into chunky clusters when it cools off.
  • Once you remove your granola from the oven, allow it to cool on the baking sheet until completely cooled. This will give it the necessary time to get that signature crunch we all know and love. (The granola will not crisp up until it has cooled.)
  • Once it's cooled and crispy - dig in! Granola will keep for up to two weeks in a lidded airtight container. Enjoy as a snack, in your favorite trail mix, or on top of yogurt with fresh fruit and all your favorite toppings.