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A bowl of wholesome granola with nuts and dried fruit

Proven way to grow your own Granola

This recipe provides a method to "grow" your own granola, although it's more about assembling and baking ingredients rather than cultivating them. It's a humorous take on making homemade granola.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 0.5 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup dried fruit
  • 0.25 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • large bowl
  • separate bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed nuts, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and salt.
Mixing and Baking
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  2. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden brown and crispy.
Finishing Touches
  1. Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet before adding any optional dried fruit or chocolate chips.
  2. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can toast the nuts before adding them. Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits to customize your granola. Make sure the granola cools completely to ensure maximum crispiness.