This is our family’s favorite granola recipe and let me tell you…it is addicting! Naturally gluten free, clustery, chewy and just perfect!

I have FINALLY cracked the code on the most crunchy, balanced and totally addicting granola recipe. This is our new go-to granola that’s clustery, chewy, perfectly sweet, and totally irresistible. The ingredients are super simple and customizable, but I love the different flavors and textures that this recipe offers. You can easily serve it over these Homemade Fruit Parfait With Chia Jam or a bowl of Banana Bread Oatmeal, but it would also be an amazing balance if served with my Venison Sausage Breakfast Casserole. I like a little sweet and savory action when it comes to my breakfast, so I would pair this granola over some yogurt with a meal prepped Venison Breakfast Sandwich or Venison Sausage Breakfast Bowl.

I have been making a big batch almost weekly because it disappears fast—it’s just that good! It’s the kind of recipe your kids will ask for again and again, and it makes mornings or snack time a total win. Pro tip: double the batch and stash some in the freezer so you’re never without it. It’s perfect for busy mornings, after-school munchies, popping into lunch boxes or topping your favorite smoothie bowl. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll be hooked too!

INGREDIENTS AND KITCHEN TOOLS

• Rolled oats
• Unsweetened coconut flakes 
• Sliced almonds 
• Coconut oil, melted
• Butter, melted 
• Honey 
• Vanilla 
• Cinnamon
• Salt 
• Dried apricots 
• Dried cherries
• Dried cranberries (we like the ½ less sugar variety)
• Raisins

Kitchen Tools:

• Mixing bowl
• Large Baking Sheet
• Storage jars with lid

STEP BY STEP

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F. 

Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together the oats, coconut, almonds, coconut oil, butter, honey, vanilla and cinnamon. 

Step 3: Pour the oat mixture out onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment. 

Step 4: Bake for about 25 minutes until everything is well toasted. 

Step 5: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the apricots, cherries, cranberries and raisins to the sheet and mix them in. 

Step 6: Press the granola onto the pan firmly and place back in the oven for 10 minutes. 

Step 7: Remove the granola from the oven and let cool completely. 

Step 8: Break the granola into clusters and store in an airtight container or jars. 

Step 9: Use over yogurt, in milk like cereal, in baked goods, or however you’d like!

HOW TO SERVE

We love serving this granola over yogurt, in milk like cereal, in baked goods, but you can eat it as is or however you’d like!

STORING

These make the perfect gift. Just pop into jars, add a ribbon with a little tag and share with friends, family, neighbors, or teachers. You can also keep this stored in an airtight container.

OTHER RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE

• Favorite Kefir Smoothie | With Berries & Greens
• Sourdough Waffles
• Venison Breakfast Sausage
• Healthier Greek Yogurt Blueberry Muffins
• Venison Sausage Breakfast Bowl

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