This granola came together the way my favorite things usually do, simply, imperfectly, and with my son standing on his chair beside me.

A little stirring, a little spilling, a lot of joy, quite messy, and with ample patience!

This isn’t a fancy recipe, just an easy, nourishing staple we loved making together.

Cozy, crunchy, and full of real-life sweetness.

We can’t wait to make it again because it is almost gone, and it has only been 2 days!

Here’s how we made it.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 10
Gluten-Free / Toddler-Friendly / Even Pup Friendly

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Oats
• 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
• 1/2 tsp Pink Salt
• 1/4 Cup chopped Dates then ground up in a spice grinder or chopped to smaller sizes
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Coconut
• 1/4 Cup Macadamia Nuts then ground up in a spice grinder
• 4 Brazil Nuts then ground up in a spice grinder
• 1/2 Cup Dried Cherries chopped to small pieces
• 5 Tbsp Currants
• 1/2 Cup Raw Pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 Cup Raw Sunflower seeds
• 1/4 Cup Raw Hazelnuts then ground up in a spice grinder
• 5 Tbsp Raw Almonds then ground up in a spice grinder
• 6 Tbsp Melted Coconut Oil
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup

Instructions

1. Start mixing all the ingredients from the top of the list toward the bottom. Each time you add a new ingredient, make sure everything is well incorporated.
2. To ensure there are no choking hazards for young kids, grind ingredients in a spice grinder or chop them into smaller pieces.
3. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
4. When you add the last three wet ingredients, make sure everything is evenly incorporated throughout the mixture.
5. Line one or two baking trays with parchment paper and spread the granola mixture into an even layer.
6. Place the trays in the oven on the middle rack.
7. At the 8-minute mark, remove the trays and gently turn or stir the granola so it bakes evenly.
8. Bake for another 7–9 minutes, keeping a close eye to make sure the granola doesn’t burn or get too crispy. It will continue to crisp as it cools, so remove it just before your ideal texture.
9. Let the granola cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container.
10. Enjoy with yogurt, almond milk, or however you love your granola. It’s also delicious all on its own as a little pick-me-up for busy moms or a yummy treat for fast moving, calorie-burning toddlers.

Little chef’s notes:

• Adjust the ingredients to your favorite dried fruits, nuts, sweeteners, and spices!
• Use hemp, chia seeds for protein boosts.
• Use older dried fruits by rehydrating them first.

Be the master of your own granola recipe!

Note of Caution:

Pups with raisins, currants, and grapes don’t mix so well, so make sure the currants are not in the offering of your pup! Or use a different fruit like dried apples or peaches which they can enjoy…

Watch the companion, Behind The Scenes 31 Seconds YouTube Shorts video with my son’s cute little voice saying “Thank you for making my food, God!”

Heart-melter: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wzK994ZDYc8

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