Build Your Own Granola with Molly from Sustained Kitchen

When in doubt, make granola.

I've used this formula to bake a few granolas in the past and thought now was the perfect time to publish it. The best part about this recipe is its flexibility. Don't have nuts? No problem. Fresh out of olive oil? Don't worry. All you need are oats and a few other odds and ends to make this granola delicious. 

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Time: 1 hour

Makes: 5 cups of granola

 Ingredients:

  • 3 cups rolled oats

  • 1 cup raw nuts and seeds

    • Ideas: almonds, pepitas, chia seeds, linseeds, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • Up to 4 teaspoons of mixed spices

    • Ideas: Nutmeg, Cinnamon,

  • 3 tablespoons oil or melted butter

    •  Ideas: coconut oil, olive oil

  • 1/3 cup maple syrup, agave syrup or honey

  • 2 egg whites (optional, for a clumpier texture)

  • 1 cup room temperature add-ins

    • Ideas: dried mixed berries, chocolate chips, candied citrus

 

Creating The Magic:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees (160 for a fan-forced oven)

  • In a large bowl, stir together all dry ingredients. In a small liquid measuring cup, whisk together melted oil, syrup, or honey. 

  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until fully combined. If using egg whites, whip them until frothy in a small glass bowl or liquid measuring cup and then fold them into the mixture. 

  • Spread the granola in a thin layer on a large, parchment-lined sheet tray (or two smaller lined sheet trays). Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until granola is evenly golden brown. Stir halfway through for more even coloring.

  • Let the granola cool before adding mixed berries, chocolate chips, or other add-ins. Serve with yogurt, cereal or pancakes, or eat as a snack on its own!

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Enjoy!

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