MATERIALS
1/3 cup almond butter (or other seed/nut butter)
1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey or date syrup)
1 tsp vanilla
2-3 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup sliced almonds (or other nuts/seeds)
PROCEDURE
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, add the almond butter and maple syrup. (If you use honey or peanut butter, you may want to microwave for ~20 seconds to make it easier to mix).
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix until everything is well coated.
4. Spread out into a thin layer on the baking sheet. Bake for ~30 minutes or until lightly browned. If you want clusters, don’t stir. If you don’t want as many clusters, stir halfway through and after pulling out of the oven.
5. Let cool completely. Break into clusters and store in an airtight container.
variation
Stir in raisins, other dried fruit, or chocolate chips after baking.
THE RUNDOWN
Granola is one of those things advertised as "healthy," but in reality the store-bought versions are generally loaded with sugar and/or fat. Not to mention they are typically pretty pricey. Lucky for us, granola is actually very easy to make at home and it will make your house smell amazing. Although this granola is not super sweet, it still shouldn't be eaten by the bowlful. Consider adding a few tablespoons to your morning oatmeal, smoothie, plant-based yogurt, or toast to add texture. You could also mix with a few slices of banana and peanut butter for an after dinner treat.
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