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5 from 2 votes

Basic Granola

This basic granola ratio is the perfect base to make granola with whatever odds and ends you have left. Tailor this recipe to your specific tastes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 10

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie sheet

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats or rolled spelt, or puffed cereal, rolled barley, etc.
  • 1 cup nuts or seeds if you’re nut free
  • 1 cup seeds or shredded coconut
  • ½ cup liquid sweetener maple syrup, coconut nectar, brown rice syrup, etc
  • ½ cup oil avocado, coconut, olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • Spices, zest, or extracts as desired
  • 1 cup dried fruit cacao nibs, etc. (added after baking, optional)

Instructions

  • Mix everything but the dried fruit together in a bowl.
    3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup nuts, 1 cup seeds or shredded coconut, ½ cup liquid sweetener, ½ cup oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt, Spices, zest, or extracts
  • Spread on a lined cookie sheet and bake at 150°C (300°F) for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Let granola cool and then add dried fruit if desired.
    1 cup dried fruit

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal