Start Your Day Right with Homemade Crunchy Granola Cereal

Enjoy a healthy and satisfying breakfast with this homemade crunchy granola cereal. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and seeds, this cereal is perfect for starting your day on a nutritious note. Plus, it's easy to make and customizable to suit your taste preferences.

Ingredients

• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup mixed nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, pecans)
• 1/2 cup seeds (such as sunflower, pumpkin)
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup dried fruits (such as cranberries, raisins)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts, and seeds together.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together honey/maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
7. Let the granola cool completely before mixing in dried fruits.
8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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