Ultimate Maple Almond Crunch Granola Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups of rolled oats
• 1 cup of blanched slivered almonds
• ¼ cup of wheat germ
• A package of flaked coconut (14 ounces)
• ⅓ cup of unsalted sunflower seeds (can be omitted)
• 6 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
• 6 tablespoons of dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup of vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons of warm water
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of raisins

Step 1

To start off, get your oven ready by preheating it to a cozy 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Take a moment to lightly coat a cookie sheet with sides or a generously sized cake pan with a spritz of cooking spray.

Step 2

In a generously sized bowl, mix together a delightful medley of oats, almonds, wheat germ, coconut, and sunflower seeds. In another bowl, whip up a magical blend of maple syrup, brown sugar, oil, water, and a pinch of salt. Pour this luscious liquid over the oat and nut mixture, stirring until everything is beautifully coated. Spread this heavenly concoction on the prepped cookie sheet, and if you're craving some extra crunch, go ahead and gently mold some small clumps.

Step 3

Let this masterpiece bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, giving it a gentle stir now and then until it's perfectly toasted. Once ready, add in some plump raisins to the mix. Allow it to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container at room temperature for later indulgence.