Vegan Whole-Food Plant-Based Granola

Ingredients

• 3 cups Rolled oats (Use gluten-free oats if necessary.)
• 1 cup Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans) (Choose your favorite nuts.)
• 1/2 cup Pumpkin seeds (Raw or roasted, unsalted.)
• 1/2 cup Sunflower seeds (Raw or roasted, unsalted.)
• 1/4 cup Chia seeds (For added nutrition.)
• 1/2 cup Maple syrup (Can be substituted with agave syrup.)
• 1/4 cup Natural almond butter (Peanut butter can be used as an alternative.)
• 1 tsp Cinnamon (Enhances flavor.)
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract (For additional flavor.)
• 1/4 tsp Salt (Balances sweetness.)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and cinnamon.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.

4. 4

   Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well until all ingredients are evenly coated.

5. 5

   Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even toasting.

7. 7

   Once golden and fragrant, remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.

8. 8

   Once cooled, break into clusters and store in an airtight container.