Description
A wholesome and crunchy homemade granola recipe packed with oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. This granola is lightly sweetened with honey and infused with warm pumpkin pie spice for a comforting flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup roughly chopped hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped unsalted almonds
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/3 cup honey
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup goji berries
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F to prepare for baking the granola.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, hazelnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and pumpkin pie spice, ensuring everything is well distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the melted coconut oil, honey, and sea salt. Use your hands to crumble and mix the ingredients together thoroughly, helping to create clusters.
- Bake the Granola: Spread the mixture evenly across a cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring or checking frequently to prevent burning, until the oats are golden brown.
- Cool and Add Dried Fruits: Let the baked granola cool completely on the sheet. Once cooled, gently stir in the goji berries, dried cranberries, and coconut flakes, taking care not to break up the clusters.
- Store: Transfer the granola to a sealed container. Store at room temperature for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For chunkier granola, avoid stirring too much while baking.
- Feel free to substitute or add other nuts and seeds based on preference.
- Adjust the honey amount to control sweetness.
- Ensure the granola is completely cooled before adding dried fruits to preserve texture.
- Stored properly, granola maintains its crunch and flavor for weeks or longer if frozen.
