This homemade granola is packed with loads of nuts and seeds. It's super quick and easy to make and is way better than the store-bought one! The recipe is versatile and the options are endless! You can add any nut, dry fruit or seed of your choice. It requires less effort and remains fresh for up to one month.

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INGREDIENTS THAT YOU"LL NEED!

• Jumbo rolled oats: Jumbo rolled oats or old fashioned oats work best for this recipe. Instant oats are not suitable for this granola.
• Salt and cinnamon powder: Salt is added to balance the sweetness and cinnamon powder is added to give a spicy touch to the granola.
• Maple syrup and honey (Natural sweeteners): I used here real maple syrup to add an amazingly rich flavour to this granola. Honey also works great with maple syrup and gives extra rich flavour to this granola.
• vanilla extract: to add flavour to the granola

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• Nuts and Seeds: I used here almonds, walnuts and cashews but you can add any nuts of your choice. For seeds, I used pumpkin, Lin and sunflower. You can also use any seeds of your choice.
• Egg white: don't forget to add frothy egg white as it is added to make granola crispy and crunchy.
• Coconut oil: I used pure coconut oil here to make this granola crispy. It also helps to make clumps and clusters. 
• Dried fruits: they give this granola a chewy texture and some extra sweetness. I used dried cranberries but right after baking. You can also add raisins, dried cherries, chopped dried mango or chopped dried apricot.
• Dark chocolate chips: I love to add chocolate chips to the granola to add some chocolatey goodness but keep in mind these are added after the granola has completely cooled to avoid melting.

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FEW TIPS TO MAKE THE BEST HOMEMADE CRUNCHY GRANOLA!

• Jumbo rolled oats work best.
• Don’t forget to add frothy egg white.
• Make sure, dry ingredients are completely covered with wet ingredients before baking.
• Bake it at a lower temperature and for a longer time. If you want more crispy granola, you can increase the baking time by 2-3 minutes.
• Add dried fruit just after baking when granola is still hot but don’t stir at this point.
• Add chocolate chips, once the granola has cooled.

FOR PERFECT GRANOLA CLUSTERS!

• Halfway through baking, don’t over stir. Just give it a quick and brief stir then press gently

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• After baking, don’t stir it, let it cool completely (for about 1-2 hours). After that, break it into clusters (chunks).

DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE GRANOLA!

There are so many different ways to eat or serve granola. It's best for snacking. You can serve it in a glass or a bowl with some greek yoghurt, strawberry compote and mixed berries. Or with some cold milk to eat granola as a cereal. Sweet and salty granola goes very well with vanilla ice cream and smoothie bowls.

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STORAGE

Granola remains fresh in a cool dry cupboard for up to 1-2 months if stored in an airtight container.

I hope that you'll try this recipe and you'll love them as much as my family and I do! If you make this recipe then be sure to tag @kaotickrunch on Instagram. We'd love to see your creations!
Happy baking and eating! 😊