Chef John's Granola

Try this granola recipe for maple-flavored granola with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. It makes a great snack or breakfast treat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 339 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.5 cup dried currants
• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cup chopped almonds
• 0.33333334326744 cup shredded coconut
• 0.5 cup raw pumpkin seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner.

Step 2

Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, and salt in a bowl. Add oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and coconut. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 3

Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and distribute in an even layer.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven, lightly stirring every 10 to 15 minutes with the tines of a fork, until evenly toasted and golden brown, about 1 hour.

Step 5

Remove from the oven. Transfer hot granola into a large bowl and mix in currants. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.