Grain-Free Maple Granola 🍁🌰:
Ingredients 🍁
– 1 cup almonds, chopped 🌰
– 1 cup pecans, chopped 🌰
– 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 🎃
– 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 🥥
– 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 🌻
– 1/4 cup chia seeds ⚫
– 1/3 cup maple syrup 🍁
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 🥥
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌰
– 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
Preparation 🍳
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). 🕒🔥
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated. 🌰🥥🍁
3. Bake: Spread the granola mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden and fragrant. 🔄🍲
4. Cool: Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. It will become crunchy as it cools. ❄️
5. Serve or Store: Once cooled, transfer the granola to an airtight container. Enjoy it with yogurt, milk, or as a snack on its own! 🍁🍽️