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Lately, I’ve wanted to make more of my food from scratch.

I have more time to cook since resigning from my full-time job and I care more about the food I eat. Do you cook things from scratch?

This morning I baked a batch of Nutty Granola with Cranberries and Raisins and let me tell you something…it was hard to not resist eating fresh from the oven. I nearly scorched my mouth gobbling up a spoonful of the oatmeal goodness. It’s easy to prepare and makes about two large mason jars.

I think more people would make granola if they realized how simple it is to prepare. You can use different mix-ins in this recipe (mine is always heavy on added fruit) like coconut, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, and nuts. I kept this recipe simple and knocked back the sugar by eliminating brown sugar. Instead of incorporating cinnamon into it, I substituted pumpkin spice. It may be the end of summer, but my stomach is already thinking it’s fall!

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Step 1: Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl using a wooden spoon.

Put all recipe ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Note: I took this picture before adding the wet ingredients.

Step 3: Transfer granola mixture to the baking sheet and evenly spread it out. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. Move the granola around every 10 minutes.

Step 4: Allow the granola to cool and serve with yogurt and fruit or as a cereal.

Smoothie bowls are uber trendy so try adding granola to your yogurt favorites.

How do you prefer to eat your granola? Share a recipe suggestion in the comments section below! Have a delightful day.

Nutty Granola With Cranberries and Raisins

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This naturally sweet and salty granola goes well in a smoothie bowl or as cereal for breakfast.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Ingredients

3 c. old fashion 100% whole grain oats
1/2 c. dried cranberries
1/4 c. raisins
1/4 c. sliced almonds
1/8 c. roasted and salted sunflower seeds
1/2 tsp. pumpkin spice
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
heavy pinch salt
2 T. water
2 T. honey
1 T. vanilla
1 T. maple syrup

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl with a wooden spoon.
Transfer mixture to a parchment lined baking sheet.
Level out mixture using the spoon.
Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. Be sure to move the granola around a little bit every ten minutes or so until the time expires.
Transfer to mason jars once cooled.

Notes

This is not a clumpy granola but a more loose variety.

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Nutty Granola With Cranberries and Raisins