Best Guiltless Granola Recipes

EASY OIL-FREE GRANOLA (WITH LOTS OF CRUNCHY CLUSTERS!)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• Stir to evenly coat all the dry ingredients.
• Spread on a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
• Press it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
• Bake for 10 mins at 375F until the edges are just staring to brown. Do not stir it.
• Remove from the oven. Let it cool for at least 30 mins before stirring or moving or touching.
• Then break apart into chunks.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

HEALTHY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
• Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
• Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
• Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using). Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain big chunks, or stir it around with a spoon if you don't want extra-clumpy granola.
• Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.