I like my granola to have some clumps for nibbling and some loose bits that can be poured onto my yogurt. We all love this granola - it's quite addictive and never lasts long in our house! Enjoy!
3 3/4cupsold fashioned rolled oats(not instant or quick), divided
1/2cupground flaxseed meal or wheat germ
1cupraw almonds
1teaspooncinnamon
1/2teaspooncoarse kosher salt
1/2cupcoconut oilmelted
1/2cupmaple syrup
1teaspoonvanilla
Mix-Ins: You can add whatever you like, this is what I usually add:
1/2cupraisins
1/2cupgolden raisins
1/2cupdried cranberries
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Prepare a half-sheet baking pan by lining with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
Using a food processor or blender, grind ¾ cup of the oats to make oat flour. (I use my KitchenAid 3.5-cup Food Chopper.)
In a small bowl or measuring cup combine the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla.
In a large bowl combine the oat flour, the remaining 3 cups oats, flaxseed meal, almonds, cinnamon and salt. Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
Spread on prepared baking sheet and press the mixture flat with a spatula.
Bake for about 20 minutes, then, use a spatula to turn the mixture over. Press down to flatten again with a spatula. Bake for another 25 minutes. Turn off oven, prop door open slightly and allow to cool in the oven for an hour. (This will help to form nice chunks.)
Remove from oven, and cool completely. Add whichever add-ins you’d like and store in an airtight container.
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