# What You’ll Use:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts), roughly chopped
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
04 - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
08 - 1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins (optional, for after baking)
10 - 1/2 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, chopped dates)
11 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, chopped mixed nuts, shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, cinnamon and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk honey, melted coconut oil and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with a spatula until all oats and nuts are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet, spread into an even layer and press down firmly with the spatula to compact for chunkier clusters.
06 - Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown, rotating the tray once halfway through; avoid stirring to preserve clusters.
07 - Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet; it will crisp as it cools.
08 - Once cooled, break into large clusters and gently stir in dried fruit or chocolate chips if using. Transfer to an airtight container.
