Chef John's Granola

There's no better way to enjoy sweet, juicy, late-summer fruit than a parfait with yogurt and crunchy, homemade granola.

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

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup chopped almonds
• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• ⅓ cup shredded coconut
• ½ cup dried currants
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat 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, making sure all ingredients are coated evenly.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes lightly with the tines of a fork so mixture toasts evenly and granola is golden brown.

Step 5

Pour into a bowl and, while mixture is still hot, mix in currants. Cool. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.