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Homemade granola is one of those things that always tastes better than its store-bought counterparts.
It’s also cheaper and you know exactly what’s going in it!
On Wednesday night, I had the itch to make a batch of homemade granola.
It’s been another stressful week for me, but cooking (or technically “baking” in this case), is always something that helps me unwind and relax. I came home, threw on my PJ’s, turned on some music, and headed to the kitchen.
Granola is one of my all time favorite foods and I love to make it myself. I always have the ingredients on hand and it can be made in so many different ways!
Plus, it’s one of those things that can be stored for awhile.
Since I live by myself, it’s not logical to bake an entire loaf of bread or a batch of muffins. I guess I could give them away at work or something, but it’s hard for me to finish a dozen muffins before they spoil. Granola can be stored several weeks in an airtight container!
Have you ever baked homemade granola? What’s your favorite combination?
Maple Coconut Almond Granola
Ingredients
- 5 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raw, whole almonds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 250*.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Divide among several tin foil lined baking sheets (for easier clean up).
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely and store in an air tight container.
Mmmm…
This combination turned out great! It reminded me how much I love coconut 
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Keeping busy and listening to music to drown out my thoughts always helps get rid of stress for me. At least it’s Friday today!
I’ve never tried making granola before! I agree that living alone means it’s tough to do much baking… I’d get sick of whatever it was before it was finished. I used to bake for my dad and brothers a lot when I lived at home, but I haven’t really since then. Definitely an awesome idea with the granola since it stays good longer. Love the coconut and maple syrup… sounds so good!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope recently posted..The Year Without a Winter… Almost
Homemade granola is my favorite – I love being able to change up the flavors. I love the peanut butter granola I made… and then used that base to make my Biscoff granola… I can’t choose between those two!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Cardamom Hill
I love this recipe because it calls for things I actually have in my pantry right now!
Lindsay @ biking before bed recently posted..Random Musings
You can just freeze individual muffins or bread in the freezer and then take one out as you want it. Millions of people do that.
i made granola this week too! you should start halving or quartering recipes for baked goods. i do that when i don’t want a ton laying around. or you can freeze half of them!!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean recently posted..Fitness Friday 5 & A Vlog
It looks good, but I’m always scared I’ll burn it!
Tiff recently posted..Holiday Baggage
We buy a maple coconut almond granola all the time from our grocery store. Seriously…same exact name. I should probably make my own
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen recently posted..Zesty quinoa cakes
Mmmmm! I haven’t baked granola in forever. It doesn’t help that I keep getting magical shipments on LOVE on my doorstep haha. This looks great, Matt. As much as I love clusters, loose granola is my favorite!
Allie@LiveLaughEat recently posted..You Know… {$50 Gift Card Giveaway}
I LOVE maple. LOVE it. It makes me happy with myself.
Cat @Breakfast to Bed recently posted..Blindfolded and High On Painkillers.
So simple, I love the flavor combo too. Maple anything = win.
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat recently posted..Roasted Vegetables with Farro and Kale
YUM! I love coconut and I love maple…never thought to put them together. that’d be epic though, I’m definitely going to try this the next time I bake oatmeal…it’s been awhile!
Kate recently posted..2012 Goals Insider Edition I: Kate Tells All/No Boys Allowed
That looks awesome! I’ve only made homemade granola once and it was really tasty. I should really start doing it more often!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..25 Minute HIIT Tabata Workout
mm that sounds so tasty!! anything with maple is always good.
amy@healthyhungryhappy.com recently posted..Pyramid Workout.
This looks great!
I always have to make my own granola because almost all packaged kinds have some sort of nut in them.
But I don’t mind because I love homemade granola and it takes almost no time to make. My favourite combo is honey, almonds and coconut.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin recently posted..Run, bike, swim
haha I cant believe your making granola after you just got a crap ton…. youre officially obsessed.
Kate recently posted..friday five #8
The key for me is definitely knowing what’s going into it!! Thanks I’m collecting granola recipes to try!
Corrie Anne recently posted..Cookie Friday: Chai Spiced Sugar Cookies + My Baking Uniform
I haven’t tried doing Granola recipes yet but I love to eat chocolates with granola.
Lyka Ricks recently posted..Cleaning Black Mold
Thank You.. I know the kids will love it.
This granola looks awesome!
I agree about most store bought varieties with the exception of Love Grown Granola. I could seriously live off of that stuff.
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