Homemade Granola
Clumpy, golden homemade granola with oats, almonds, cashews and coconut bound in honey-brown-butter, then studded with dried apricots and cherries. Better than any store-bought.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups large flake oats
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup dried apricots chopped
- ½ cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, coconut and cashews. Set aside.
- Heat the butter in the microwave for 1–2 minutes, until melted. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon and salt. Pour the butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir well to combine. Spread the granola in an even layer on a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown, stirring every 10–15 minutes. Cool completely on the baking sheet for clumpy granola. Transfer to a large bowl, gently breaking up large chunks, and stir in the apricots and cherries. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Cool for clumps: Let it cool fully and undisturbed on the sheet for big, clumpy clusters.
Stir while baking: Stir every 10–15 minutes for even golden colour without burnt edges.
Add fruit after: Stir in the dried apricots and cherries after baking so they stay chewy.
Keeps two weeks: Store airtight at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg