Ingredients:
- cups Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned)
- cup Raw Sliced Almonds
- cup Raw Pecans or Walnuts (roughly chopped)
- /2 cup Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
- teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- /2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
- /2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
- /3 cup Coconut Oil (melted)
- teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- cup Dried Cranberries or Raisins (added post-bake)
- /4 cup Cacao Nibs (Optional, added post-bake)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the oats, nuts, coconut (if using), cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently warm the honey/maple syrup and coconut oil in a small bowl or saucepan until liquid and fully combined. Stir in the vanilla extract. Do not let it boil.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold and toss until every flake is lightly coated.
- Spread the coated mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Press lightly into a thin, single layer to encourage clumping.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the tray, give the granola a gentle stir, and return to the oven for another 15–20 minutes, checking frequently until it achieves a deep, golden-brown colour.
- Remove from the oven. Do not touch or stir. Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet (about 1 hour) to ensure maximum crunch and cluster formation.
- Once completely cool, break the granola into desired pieces. Stir in the dried fruit and cacao nibs (if using).
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.