Enjoy a healthy and flavorful breakfast with this delicious sweet nut and seed granola. Made with a combination of oats, nuts, seeds, and honey, this homemade granola is a great way to start your day. It is perfect for topping your yogurt or adding some crunch to your smoothie bowl. With a cooking time of just 30 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch of this granola and enjoy it throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc.), roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup mixed seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, etc.)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots, etc.)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed nuts, and mixed seeds.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the granola is golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. The granola will become crunchy as it cools.
- Once cooled, mix in the dried fruits.
- Store the sweet nut and seed granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Interesting Facts
Granola is a versatile breakfast option that can be customized with various ingredients.
Oats are a great source of fiber and can help lower cholesterol levels.
Nuts and seeds provide healthy fats and protein, making this granola a nutritious choice.
Honey and maple syrup add natural sweetness without refined sugars.