The perfect homemade granola
 
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The perfect homemade granola with oats, coconut oil, dried fruits, seeds, coconut flakes and an extra flavor - vanilla for her and chocolate for him. Fully customizable, healthy and delicious, just add your favorites, have fun and don't be afraid to experiment.
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Ingredients
  • Dry ingredients:
  • 3 cups rolled oats (use them regular or pulse them in your blender one or two times for smaller pieces )
  • 1/3 cup dried fruits (I used craisin, soak them in water for 5 minutes)
  • 1/4 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds (not roasted)
  • 4 tablespoons coconut flakes
  • 4 tablespoons flax seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 cup oat bran or wheat bran (optional)
  • a pinch of salt
  • Wet ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup honey (sub agave or maple syrup for a vegan version )
  • Extra flavor
  • 2 tbs vanilla essence and / or 1/4 cup cocoa (or chocolate, roughly chopped)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 340.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients in another bowl and pour over the dry ingredients. Mix them all really well.
  4. Divide the mixture in two and choose your extra flavor for each batch - vanilla or chocolate. Or choose them both! :) ... and combine with the rest of the ingredients mixing them again.
  5. Spread the first half of the mixture onto a baking sheet in an even layer. If you want the granola to be a little more crunchy, use a spoon and press the mixture onto the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for about 20-25 minutes. Check at half of the time and stir the mixture a little bit.
  7. Remove the first batch of granola from the oven when it gets a nice brown gold color and repeat the same steps for the second batch.
  8. Let it cool and store it in airtight containers.
  9. Enjoy it with your loved ones! :)
Recipe by Dreams Factory at https://bydreamsfactory.com/homemade-granola/