Homemade Granola

👨‍🍳 Method

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   💡Put things in the oven only once it's reached temperature, after the heating light has gone off: an oven that hasn't reached temperature changes baking times, and the bake burns outside or stays underbaked.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, mix the oats, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, coconut, cinnamon and salt.

   Bowl

   💡For granola, use whole rolled oats, not ground and not instant.
3. 3
   In a small pot over low heat, melt the honey and oil and add the vanilla.

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4. 4
   Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well, until everything is evenly coated.
5. 5
   Spread the mixture in an even layer on the baking sheet.

   Baking pan
6. 6
   Bake 25–30 minutes, until the granola is golden. Stir halfway through baking so it doesn't burn.

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   💡Check by the cue (until…), not just the clock: every oven bakes a little differently.
7. 7
   Take out of the oven and let cool completely: the granola dries out and hardens as it cools.

   💡Dried fruit isn't baked with the granola: add it only after the granola has cooled.
8. 8
   Add the raisins and mix.
9. 9
   Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks so the granola stays crisp.

   Jar

   💡Granola that has lost its crunch after a few days turns crisp again after another short toast in the oven.