Recipes

Homemade granola

Originally inspired by the Fairholme Bed and Breakfast in Victoria, bc; This recipe is a staple in our household. I make it every couple of weeks and have it as a morning snack with a banana and almond milk almost every day. the perfect, easy, healthy granola recipe with just a little bit of sweetness. enjoy!

the recipe

3 cups large rolled oats 

1 cup wheat bran 

1/2 cup wheat germ

1/2 oat bran 

1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 

1/2 tsp salt 

1/2 cup sesame seeds 

1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1 cup sliced almonds 

2 tbsp cinnamon

a few dashes of all spice 

 

1/2 cup coconut oil 

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup maple syrup 

2 tsp vanilla extract 

 

dried cranberries and other dried fruit to taste 

the process

  1. combine all of the dried ingredients in a large bowl 
  2. whisk together the coconut oil, water, maple syrup and vanilla extract
  3. add the mixture to the dry ingredients, stir until well combined 
  4. lay out granola on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper 
  5. bake at 250°F for 1.5 hours, mixing the granola around every 20ish minutes to keep the bottom from burning 
  6. granola should be brown and crispy and the house should smell amazing!
  7. once the granola has cooled, add your dried fruit of choice and put into your favourite aesthetic jar! 

with love, alexandra