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Really Good Granola

You should make this really good granola. Made with old fashioned oats, slivered almonds, unsweetened coconut, dried currents, cinnamon and a touch of maple syrup, this granola is so much healthier than store bought.
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: granola
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Dr. Stephanie Gray ~www.drstephanieskitchen.ca

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking sheet
  • 1 Medium bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats use gluten free
  • 3/4 cup slivered almonds *see notes for substitutions
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup dried currants *see notes for substitutions
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt P

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, add all ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Transfer granola to the prepared baking sheet. Spread the mixture out evenly in a thin, even layer.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Rotate the pan and bake another 15 minutes. The edges of the pan should be golden brown.

Notes

Substitute chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans for slivered almonds.
Substitute any small dried fruit for currants. Raisins, dried cranberries, dried apricot (if finely chopped) would work. 
Please note that the nutritional information provided with this recipe is offered as a courtesy. It is intended as a general guideline and may vary depending on factors such as specific ingredient brands, variations in serving sizes, and individual cooking methods.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.3g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 16.8g | Saturated Fat: 8.9g | Sodium: 223.8mg | Potassium: 72.8mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 8.9g