Honey Maple Granola

There’s something comforting about a tray of granola baking in the oven. The warm scent of oats, honey, and cinnamon filling the kitchen. It’s simple, wholesome, and just the right kind of cozy. Perfect over yogurt, tucked into jars for friends, or eaten by the handful while it’s still warm.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups quick oats

• ½ cup pumpkin seeds

• ½ cup chopped almonds

• ⅓ cup walnuts or pecans

• Pinch of salt

• 4 tbsp honey

• 3 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., canola)

• ⅓ cup dried cranberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large heat-resistant bowl, combine oats, pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts (or pecans), and a pinch of salt.

3. In a small pot, heat the honey, maple syrup, and oil over medium heat until it just begins to boil.

4. Pour the hot mixture over the oat mixture and stir well with a spatula to coat evenly.

5. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer.

6. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

7. Remove from the oven, mix in dried cranberries, and bake for another 5 minutes.

8. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.