Honey Almond Oat Mix (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Items
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3 cups traditional rolled oats
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1 cup raw sliced almonds
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1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Items
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1/3 cup honey (swap with agave if you want it vegan)
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1/4 cup coconut oil
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon almond extract
→ Fun Mix-ins
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Crispy coconut flakes
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Crunchy banana chips
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Chopped dried papaya
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Tiny dried blueberries or strawberry bits
# Instructions:
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Stick a rack in the middle of your oven and warm it up to 300°F. This gentle heat will get your granola nice and golden without any burnt bits.
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Grab a big bowl and throw in your oats, almonds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix everything up real good. The sugar adds just enough sweetness while cinnamon brings that cozy flavor we all love.
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Take a small bowl that's microwave-safe and pop in your honey and coconut oil. Warm it for about 20-30 seconds till it's runny but not hot. Then stir in your vanilla and almond extracts for amazing smell. Dump this yummy liquid onto your dry stuff and fold it all together till every oat looks coated and shiny.
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Lay out your sticky mixture in one flat layer on a non-stick baking sheet or one with a silicone mat on top. Don't go for parchment paper as it'll soak up all the good oils that make those tasty clusters.
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Put your tray in the hot oven and let it cook for 15 minutes. Then pull it out and give everything a good stir with your spatula so it all cooks evenly.
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Pop it back in the oven and keep cooking until it turns a pretty light golden color, maybe another 5-15 minutes more. Flip your granola every 5 minutes to get that perfect even tan. You'll know it's done when your house smells amazing with sweet nutty scents.
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Let your hot granola cool right on the baking sheet. Don't worry if it feels soft at first - it'll get super crunchy as it cools down. Once it's totally cold, put it in an airtight container and it'll stay fresh for up to 2 weeks (maybe longer if you live somewhere dry).
# Notes:
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This DIY granola tastes just like Nature's Valley bars but with better flavor and you can add whatever extras you want.
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It's awesome sprinkled on yogurt, dunked in milk like cereal, or just grabbed by the handful when you need a quick snack.
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Fill some mason jars with this tasty mix, tie on a cute ribbon, and you've got an easy homemade gift people will actually want.