Crunchy homemade granola - truly great!

Crunchy homemade granola

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (about 200 g) large-flake rolled oats
• ½ cup (about 60 g) finely chopped walnuts or almonds (or a mix)
• ½ cup (about 40 g) coconut chips (optional)
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (about 5 g)
• ½ teaspoon sea salt (about 2–3 g)
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (about 30 ml)
• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey (about 60 ml)
• 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter (about 30 g)
• ⅓ cup dried cranberries (optional, about 50 g)

Preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix the oats, the walnuts and almonds, the coconut chips, the cinnamon, and the salt.
• In another, smaller pot, heat the coconut oil, the maple syrup, and the almond butter until you get a uniform mixture.
• Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly so everything is coated.
• Spread the granola evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for about 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through so it browns nicely everywhere. It is ready when it is golden brown and fragrant.
• Let it cool completely, because it becomes crunchy as it cools, then, if you like, add the dried cranberries after cooling.
• Stored in an airtight container, it will keep for 1–2 weeks. It is wonderful not only for breakfast with yogurt and fruit but also on its own as an afternoon snack.

Preparation time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: easy