Name: Homemade Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups whole rolled oats; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds; 1/2 cup coconut flakes optional; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 2 tbsp melted coconut oil; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 2 tbsp creamy almond butter; 1/3 cup dried cranberries optional, add after baking

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook30 min

Total40 min

Servings6

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 cups whole rolled oats1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds1/2 cup coconut flakesoptional2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp sea salt2 tbsp melted coconut oil1/4 cup maple syrup2 tbsp creamy almond butter1/3 cup dried cranberriesoptional, add after baking

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Equipment

Mixing bowl
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Spatula or fork
Airtight jar

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Method

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Mix the oats

Heat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, stir oats, nuts, coconut flakes if using, cinnamon, and salt. Drizzle in coconut oil and maple syrup, add almond butter, and stir until everything is coated. Press into a 1-inch-thick oval on the sheet so clusters can form.

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Bake gently

Bake 15 minutes, rotate the pan, and gently break the oval apart with a fork. Bake 15 minutes more until golden. Sprinkle dried cranberries on at the end if you like.

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Cool and jar

Let the granola cool on the sheet about 15 minutes so it crisps. Break into clusters and store in a jar. Serve with yogurt, milk, or little fingers straight from the bowl.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Homemade Granola

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment