Everyday Granola
 
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Yield: 8 heaping cups
Ingredients
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 ½ cups pecans
  • 1 ½ cups walnuts
  • ½ cup peanuts
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoon cane sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup craisins
  • ½ cup coconut flakes
  • ⅓ cup candied ginger
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 340 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix together the oats, nuts, sugars, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the coconut oil, honey and vanilla; pour over dry ingredients and mix well.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly onto your baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, add the craisins and coconut, and be sure to stir the granola well. Depending on your oven, an additional 10 to 20 minutes of baking may be needed.
  4. You’re looking for the granola to reach a golden brown color; watch closely after adding the craisins and coconut, because it could turn from browned to burnt rather quickly. Also, keep in mind that the granola will continue baking slightly after being removed from the oven.
  5. When the granola has browned up to your liking, remove from the oven and let cool slightly; add candied ginger and mix well.
  6. Granola will store in an airtight container for a few weeks [if it lasts that long!].
Notes / Variations
Remember: most ingredients can be substituted to your liking. Switch up the types of nuts or the spices you use to cater to your taste and/or cravings. You'll want to roast the oats, nuts and spices for the full time in order to achieve that golden brown color, but other mix-ins can be added at various times during the cooking process, depending on the level of 'roast' you are looking for.

Gluten-Free Option: use oats that specifically indicate 'gluten-free'

Recipe adapted from: Minimalist Baker Nut and Honey Coconut Granola
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: ½ cup Calories: 282 Fat: 20.1 g Saturated Fat: 6.5 g Carbohydrates: 23.3 g Sugar: 11.9 g Sodium: 306 mg Fiber: 3.5 g Protein: 5.7 g
Recipe by Confessions of a Midnight Baker at https://www.confessionsofamidnightbaker.com/everyday-granola/