Granola

A simple, satisfying favorite.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Big crunchy clusters.
• Cheaper than store-bought.
• Customizable nuts, seeds, fruit.
• Makes a great gift.
• House smells incredible.

Ingredient Notes

• Old-fashioned (not quick) oats hold their shape.
• Maple syrup gives complex caramel; honey is fine.
• Add dried fruit AFTER baking so it doesn't burn.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Any nut or seed combo.
• Brown sugar (½ cup) + 2 tbsp water in place of maple.
• Add cardamom or ginger for spice variation.

Equipment Needed

• Rimmed baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Mixing bowls
• Spatula

Prep Tips

• Roughly chop large nuts so they distribute.
• Press mixture firmly so clusters form during baking.

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prep: 1 cup oats, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup nuts. Measure everything before you start cooking so the cook moves quickly.

2. 2

   Mix oats and nuts with honey, oil, cinnamon, salt.

3. 3

   Spread on sheet, bake 325°F 25 min, stirring.

4. 4

   Cool until crunchy.

Artsi Pro Tips

• Egg white is the cluster secret — without it, you get loose granola.
• Don't stir during baking; that's how clusters form.
• Cool fully before breaking — that's when it crisps.

Common Mistakes

• Stirring during baking — no clusters.
• Pulling early — granola needs to cool to crisp.
• Adding dried fruit before baking — burns.

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