Crunchy Homemade Granola

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Crisp, golden granola packed with oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds and gentle spice. Naturally sweetened and baked into crunchy clusters, perfect over yogurt or enjoyed by the handful.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: General

Keyword: homemade crunchy granola, easy granola recipe, healthy granola recipe

Servings:

Calories: 172kcal

Ingredients

4 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup almonds roughly chopped
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup coconut oil, canola oil or melted butter
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg (whites only)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 170°C (160°C fan).
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, almonds and chia seeds.
In a small saucepan, gently melt the coconut oil and honey together. Stir in the cinnamon, ginger and vanilla essence.
Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well coated.
If using egg whites, lightly whisk them until frothy and fold through the mixture.
Spread onto a baking sheet and press down firmly with the back of a measuring cup or spoon.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely without touching it. This is when the crunch develops.
Once cool, break into clusters and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

I didn't think it was necessary to line my baking sheet but you can line it if you are afraid the granola will stick.
Once the granola is out the oven it will be soft, it's only after it is completely cool you will "taste" the crunch.
This recipe makes approximately 6 cups of granola.

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