Homemade Granola

Ya'll, I am a big fan of granola, but boy do I hate buying it. Granola is expensive! Especially when you're gluten free and have to avoid the majority of the more inexpensive options. The good news is, homemade granola is not only cheap to make, but it's also super easy and super fun to customize!

Now, besides the oats, you can add all sorts of fun stuff to your granola. This time around I added sliced almonds, flax seeds, cocoa nibs, coconut, and dried cranberries. Yum! If you keep the nut/seed and oat ratio about the same you can customize this granola as much as you like.

Are you guys on board? Let's jump in and get started!

Homemade Granola: Makes about 6 Servings

Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats (I used gluten free oats)
- 1/2 cup sliced, un-roasted almonds
- 1/4 cup flax seeds
- 1/4 cup cocoa nibs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

1. Preheat your oven to 350° F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. Add the dry ingredients, excluding the coconut and cranberries, to a large mixing bowl, then mix to combine. The dried fruit will over dry in the oven and the coconut doesn't take long to toast, so you'll be adding those later!

3. Next, add the wet ingredients to the mixture, and stir until very well combined.

4. Empty your granola mixture out onto your parchment lined sheet pan, then spread it evenly across the pan using a spatula.

5. Put your granola in the oven and let bake for 30-40 minutes, being sure to stir every 10 minutes. Add the coconut before letting the granola mixture cook for the last 10 minutes.

6. Once the granola is golden brown to your liking, remove it from the oven, mix in the dried cranberries, and let cool.

7. Once cool, serve your granola up, or store it in an air tight container for up to 7 days!

I can pretty much guarantee that your day will get off to a great start if you start it with some of this homemade granola. You can eat it plain and bask in its toasty glory, but you can also get a little fancier, if you'd like!

I like to serve mine with some strawberry kefir (it's like a drinkable yogurt!) and some sliced strawberries.

I hope you get a chance to whip up some delicious homemade granola soon!

XOXO
Becca

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