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Crunchy cinnamon raisin granola with big clusters, naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and honey, perfect for snacking or topping yogurt and smoothies.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 2.5 tablespoons honey
  • 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1.5 cups sliced almonds (or a mix of sliced and whole)
  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup raisins (added after cooling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  2. Line an 11×17-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, melted coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until smooth.
  4. Fold in old-fashioned rolled oats and sliced almonds until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and press firmly into a compact, even layer.
  6. Bake on the center rack at 300°F for 20 minutes.
  7. Rotate the pan 180 degrees and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp, avoiding stirring during baking.
  8. Remove from oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet to firm up.
  9. Break the cooled granola into clusters and stir in the raisins.

Notes

For vegan version, substitute honey with additional maple syrup or another liquid sweetener, noting texture and sweetness changes., To keep granola crunchy, press firmly into pan before baking, avoid stirring during baking, and cool completely before breaking apart., Mix-ins can include various nuts (walnuts, pecans, pistachios, macadamia nuts), dried fruits (craisins, dried apricots, dried pineapple, dates), and additions such as shredded coconut, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds., Granola can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks., If granola loses crunch, reheat in 300°F oven for 5-10 minutes to crisp it up again., For gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free rolled oats., Recipe can be doubled or halved; use larger or multiple pans for even cooking when doubling.

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