It’s a happy day whenever I make homemade granola. For one, homemade granola is delicious and easy! It’s also great knowing exactly what is and isn’t in your food. Making granola also makes your house smell like grandmas (and who doesn’t love that!). This granola is very versatile and you can pretty much put anything in it. For me, I like a good blend of dried fruits and nuts and a little bit of sweetness. Here’s the full recipe!

What I used:

• 4 cups of old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 3 Tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• Lots of cinnamon (to your liking)

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees(f)

2. Add a piece of foil in the bottom of a 9×13 baking pan

3. Combine maple syrup and coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat just until it melts together

4. In a mixing bowl add the oats, sunflower seeds, and cinnamon

5. Add the coconut oil and syrup mixture to the oats mixture and stir well until coated

6. Add the mixture to the prepared pan and spread evenly

7. Bake in oven for 20 minutes, checking halfway through and stirring

8. Remove from oven and let the mixture cool on a sheet

9. Add in pumpkin seeds, coconut, and currants

10. Once the granola is completely cooled, store in a glass jar (glass keeps the granola crunchy)

This granola can be kept in the pantry for up to three weeks.

I made a video of the process! Check it out here