Trail Mix Granola

• khẩu phần: 12 servings
• thời gian hoạt động: 10 minutes
• tổng thời gian: 35 minutes

Nguyên liệu

3 cups oats (we used quick)

1/2 cup sweetened coconut

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut

2 cups nuts (we used a combination of pecans, almonds and slivered almonds)

1 cup M&Ms

2 tablespoons brown sugar

6 tablespoons coconut oil*

2/3 cup maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Hướng dẫn

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir well so everything is evenly distributed.

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the coconut oil, syrup, salt, and brown sugar together. Stir continuously until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture looks smooth and glossy.

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Pour the warm syrup mixture over the dry ingredients. Using a sturdy spatula, mix very thoroughly until all of the oats are evenly coated and fully saturated. Take your time here — this step helps create those crunchy clusters.

Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Spread it out evenly, then press it down firmly into a thin, compact layer. Pressing it flat is key for larger chunks.

Bake for 20 minutes. Rotate the pan and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around the edges.

Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the pan without stirring. This is crucial — do not break it up while warm if you want big clusters.

Once fully cooled, break into your desired chunk size and store in an airtight container.

*Tip: A friend swapped the coconut oil for avocado oil and had amazing results, so feel free to use that if you prefer.