Homemade Crunchy Granola (Oil-Free)

Updated at: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:51:43 GMT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325F.

Step 2

In a small pot on low heat, add the almond butter and maple syrup. Stir with a wooden spoon for a few minutes until well combined, then remove from heat.

Step 3

Add the oats, cinnamon, walnuts and pumpkin seeds to a large mixing bowl and mix well. I like slightly crushing the walnuts in my hands into smaller pieces.

Step 4

Once the maple syrup and almond butter are well combined, mix them into the large mixing bowl with the oats.

Step 5

Add the granola to a lined baking sheet, spreading it out evenly and pressing it down with a spoon.

Step 6

Bake for 10-11 minutes, then remove from the oven and slightly break the granola apart with a spoon or spatula. Mix the granola clusters, then spread them out again and press them back down firmly onto the baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake for another 10-14 minutes, until golden brown. You don’t want it to burn, so I recommend starting with 10 minutes, and checking every couple of minutes from there until it is perfectly golden.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let sit for 30 minutes (this will allow it to firm up and become crunchy!).

Step 9

Store in jars or containers, then enjoy in a yogurt & fruit breakfast bowl or in a yummy smoothie bowl!

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