Homemade Granola

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Nothing makes my kitchen smell better than a pan of homemade granola baking in the oven. This is my absolute go-to recipe for parties, gatherings, and holidays due to its delicious taste and healthy ingredient list. Serve it with smoothies, top it over yogurt, or just eat it plain as it is! The best part is that you know you are nourishing your body with whole food ingredients that taste as delicious to your taste buds as they do to your intestinal cells.

This recipe includes a base of nuts and seeds for protein, coconut for healthy fat, and honey with raisins for that extra sweet taste. Simple, easy, and delicious, you cannot go wrong with including this recipe as a staple in your kitchen. After your first bite, you may wonder why you ever settled for store bought granola’s loaded with refined sugar, processed oils, and gluten-containing grains. Here are the stand out ingredients for your new favorite granola recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raw cashews

  • 3/4 cup raw almonds

  • 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds, shelled (also called “pepitas”)

  • 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds, shelled

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 1 cup raisins

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your over to 300 F. Place nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes in your food processor and pulse until the mixture is broken up into small pieces to your liking.

  2. In a small bowl, melt the coconut oil and honey. Add vanilla extract and sea salt, stirring well.

  3. In a large bowl, add the contents from the food processor. Now add the raisins and stir. Pour the melted coconut oil/honey mixture into the large bowl, stirring well until the nut/seed/raisin mixture is well coated.

  4. Evenly spread out contents from large bowl onto your pan lined with parchment paper. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stir once, and cook for a few extra minutes until your granola is lightly browned.

  5. Remove granola from the oven. Using a spatula, press the granola together to form a flat surface. Cool for 15 minutes, then break into chunks. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!