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Caption: THE BEST GRANOLA | the last granola recipe you will ever need |
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Caption: Crunchy granola sweetened to perfection, and loaded with toasted coconut & dried cranberries {Nut, dairy, & egg free}
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Caption: This is the most addicting granola on the face of the earth. I always plan on saving it to eat in yogurt or smoothie bowls, but I end up eating giant handfuls of it the second it’s cool enough to touch.
Seriously, considering renaming it “crack granola”.
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Caption: This granola recipe was born out of necessity. For those of you who don’t know, I am allergic to tree nuts and it is near impossible to find store-bought granola that is safe for me to eat.
I got tired of spending so much time standing in the granola aisle, pouring over the ingredient lists, only to leave empty-handed. Finally I took matters into my own hands and started making all of my own granola. I have yet to go back to buying it.
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Caption: This is my go-to base granola recipe. I have made tons of variations of it and I encourage you to have some fun with it!
Making your own granola allows you to tailor it exactly to your fancy and it saves so much money!
Not only that, it is super easy to make!
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Caption: THE RECIPE | Yields about 6 cups |
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Caption: INGREDIENTS
Caption: 3 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup shredded coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cups flax seeds, chia seeds, or a blend
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup dried cranberries
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Caption: DIRECTIONS subtitle
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Caption: Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
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Caption: TITLE In a large bowl, stir together oats, wheat germ, coconut, cinnamon, salt, & flax seeds.
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Caption: In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, oil, honey, maple syrup, & vanilla.
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Caption: TITLE Heat over low-medium heat until mixture is fluid & coconut oil is completely liquified.
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Caption: TITLE Pour liquid mixture over
dry ingredients & stir until evenly coated.
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Caption: Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet.
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Caption: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and toasted (stir every 10 minutes or so to ensure even browning).
Let granola cool until warm/ able to handle before transferring to fridge to cool completely.
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Caption: Now for my favorite part! (Besides eating it of course.) Break the granola into clumps!
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Caption: TITLE Finally, stir in the cranberries before storing the granola
in an airtight container.
Caption: I love this granola! I eat it for breakfast at least a few times a week. It is wonderful with milk, in yogurt parfaits, Acai bowls, or simply by the handful!
I really believe everyone should make their own granola! Your tastebuds and wallet will thank you!
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