Homemade Maple Granola with Dried Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds

A crunchy and nutritious granola made with oats, maple syrup, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

375 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.97/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

3cupsRolled Oats(Old-fashioned oats work best)

£0.60

0.5cupPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)(Raw or lightly toasted)

£1.50

0.5cupDried Cranberries(Unsweetened or sweetened, your choice)

£1.20

0.3cupMaple Syrup(Pure maple syrup is recommended)

£1.80

0.3cupCoconut Oil(Melted)

£0.40

2tablespoonsBrown Sugar(Optional, for added sweetness)

£0.10

1teaspoonVanilla Extract(Adds flavor)

£0.15

0.5teaspoonCinnamon(Optional, for warmth)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonSalt(Brings out the flavors)

Total Cost

£5.80

£0.97 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, brown sugar (if using), cinnamon (if using), and salt.
3.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
4.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
5.
Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
6.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden brown and crisp. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
7.
Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. It will crisp up as it cools.
8.
Once cooled, stir in the dried cranberries.
9.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (75g)

375 kcal / 1569 kJ

Carbs

48g

18% of RDA

Fat

19g

27% of RDA

Protein

10g

20% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

17 g

19% of RDA

Sodium

65 mg

3% of RDA

Saturated Fat

9 g

45% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra clumpy granola, press the granola firmly onto the baking sheet before baking and avoid stirring during the first half of the baking time.

Adjust the amount of maple syrup to your desired sweetness.

Feel free to add other nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to customize your granola.

To enhance the flavor of the pumpkin seeds, toast them lightly in a dry pan before adding them to the granola.

Cooking Equipment

Large bowl

Baking sheet

Parchment paper

Spatula

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