Ingredients
Scale
4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups raw hazelnuts, roughly chopped
1 tsp fine-grain sea salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 cup melted coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
2/3 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, hazelnuts, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. Stir to blend.
- Place the oil and sweetener in a saucepan then heat and stir until well combined (this is especially important if you’re using coconut oil and/or honey). You can optionally use a liquid measuring cup or microwave safe bowl, then heat this briefly in the microwave. Once it’s combined, mix in the almond and vanilla extracts.
- Mix all of the ingredients well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated.
- Pour onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon or spatula to spread it in an even single layer.
- Bake the granola for around 12 minutes, stir, then bake another 12 or so until golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool. It’s key that you don’t touch or stir the granola from this point until it’s completely cooled.
Notes
- You can easily halve this recipe if you don’t think you’ll use it in time, but keep in mind that it keeps well in the refrigerator, freezer, and makes a great gift.
- If you plan on doubling this recipe, that should work well. Just know that you’ll need a massive mixing bowl and two baking sheets.
- I like serving my granola with on a yogurt bowl, on top of a smoothie bowl, or even as the perfect hiking snack. One of my favorite ways to eat granola in the summer is for breakfast with whatever fruit is in season, and milk. It’s simple, refreshing, and filling. You can also use it in a more complex breakfast bowl like my Golden Grilled Banana Breakfast Bowl.
- It’s worth reiterating that you must let granola cool completely if you want it to have clusters and be crispy.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
