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Granola is a delicious and incredibly nutritious addition to your diet. It blends complex carbohydrates, fibers, proteins, and healthy fats, which not only provide long-lasting energy but also keep you full for extended periods. This makes granola an excellent choice for an energizing breakfast to kickstart your day. Moreover, it aids in healthy weight loss, contributes to lean muscle gain, assists in preventing serious diseases, and boosts brain function, making it a truly versatile and beneficial superfood.

This healthy granola recipe is delicious and nutritious, made with natural ingredients and no chemical additives. Every ingredient is carefully chosen for its health benefits, making it a wholesome choice for you and your family.

Ready to learn how to make this delicious homemade granola? Let’s get started!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• ½ cup cashews, roughly chopped
• ½ cup Brazil nuts, roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon sea salt (I used pink salt)
• ½ cup raisins (you can substitute with another dried fruit if desired)
• ¼ cup coconut oil (I recommend using extra virgin, unflavored coconut oil)
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter (or you can use cashew or almond butter)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup honey

Instructions: 

1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (149°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine all the wet ingredients: coconut oil, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and honey. Use a rubber spatula to mix these ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
3. Blend Some Oats: Using a food processor, blend 1 cup of the rolled oats until they reach a fine consistency. This step helps to create a lovely texture in your granola. Set the blended oats aside.
4. Chop the Nuts: Roughly chop the walnuts, cashews, and Brazil nuts into smaller pieces. This will enhance the texture and flavor of your granola.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of rolled oats, chopped nuts, raisins, sea salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon (if you’re using it). Mix everything together to distribute the ingredients evenly.
6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir everything together with a rubber spatula until all the dry ingredients are well-coated with the wet mixture.
7. Spread and Bake: Spread the granola mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to press it down firmly to encourage clumping. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning; it should be golden brown.
8. Cool and Store: Once baked, remove the granola from the oven and allow it to cool completely. As it cools, it will become crunchy. Once cooled, store your homemade granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Enjoy your delicious, homemade granola as a breakfast option or a snack!

Feel free to adjust any ingredients or steps according to your preferences.

From my kitchen to yours,

Ana Raquel.