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bowl filled with berry smoothie cover with granola that includes oats, puffed quinoa, 5 different types of nuts, and maple syrup.

Homemade Granola

Easy large batch granola recipe utilizing nuts, grains, and maple syrup. Perfect on yogurt, smoothies, etc.
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Equipment

  • 1-2 sheet pans
  • 1 large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup puffed quinoa
  • 1 cup unsalted cashews
  • 1 cup unsalted pepitas
  • 1 cup unsalted almonds rough chop
  • 1 cup unsalted walnuts rough chop
  • 1 cup unsalted pecans rough chop
  • 1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Begin by measuring out dry ingredients (oats, puffed quinoa, nuts, cinnamon, salt) into a large bowl.
  • Add in wet ingredients (canola oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract) into dry ingredients. Mix to coat dry ingredients.
  • Place granola on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then using a spatula slip the granola to brown the other side. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until fragrant.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet.
  • Store in large plastic bag or mason jar on the counter, pantry, etc.
  • Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.