Best 13 Healthy Granola Recipes

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Are you tired of starting your day with unhealthy cereals that contain high sugar and fewer nutrients? Have you been searching high and low for the best recipe to make your own healthy, nutritious, and tasty granola at home? Look no further! In this extensive article, we'll explore the world of granola recipes, providing you with all the necessary information and step-by-step instructions to create the most delicious and wholesome granola. From selecting the right ingredients to perfecting the baking process, we'll guide you through the entire journey of crafting the perfect healthy granola recipe that will kick-start your day with a burst of flavor and energy. Get ready to embrace a healthier lifestyle as we delve into the world of homemade, nutritious, and mouthwatering granola recipes!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CHEWY, NUTTY, HEALTHY GRANOLA BARS



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Chewy, nutty, chocolaty, and packed with tasty energy, no one will ever know these bars are low-fat and healthy! They're very easy to make and you can pack in everyone's favorite nuts and fruits. My family has now stopped buying Kashi® and chewy bars because we love these so much. These are gluten-free when made with rice flour and appear to be professionally made thanks to the small spoonful of corn syrup that keeps everything tightly combined and gives the bars a nice shine. Have fun experimenting with different combinations of nuts, dried fruits, and toppings! Almond butter works well, too!

Provided by cleoj386

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 ⅔ cups old-fashioned oats
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted peanuts
½ cup raisins
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Stir peanut butter and melted butter together in a bowl until smooth. Add brown sugar, honey, corn syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt; stir. Mix applesauce into peanut butter mixture.
  • Combine oats and flour in a bowl; toss to coat oats with flour. Stir peanuts and raisins into oat mixture. Pour peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture; stir to coat completely. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and continue baking until chocolate melts and edges begin to brown, about 5 minutes more. Spread melted chocolate chips with the back of a spoon or a rubber spatula to coat the top. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 155.5 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

(SUPER HEALTHY) CHEWY GRANOLA BARS



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This is a base recipe that is full of nutrient rich ingredients but yet is not overly sweet. The result is a chewy, almost cake-like granola bar though not at all similar to any that you would find in the supermarket. This recipe is pretty flexible so don't hesitate to modify to suit your tastes. For a vegan version, replace the honey with maple syrup. And, try some of the suggested additions. (Updated March 2008)

Provided by verbena

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 15 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour (or stoneground spelt flour)
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1/2 cup ground flax seeds
1/2 cup oil (neutral flavor like sunflower)
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons blackstrap molasses (optional)
1 cup sugar-free applesauce, thick

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Toast oats for 5 minutes in a dry skillet over medium heat. Let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients (including oats) and whisk together until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together wet ingredients until well blended.
  • Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and blend gently until well moistened. Add any of the suggested additions now (see Step 8). Mixture should be moist but not too wet. If it seems too dry and crumbly, add a little more applesauce (by the spoonful).
  • Line a 9in x 13in pan with parchment paper and press mixture into pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Cut into bars while warm, but let cool completely before removing from pan.
  • Suggested additions (add up to 2 cups of any of the following): chocolate chips, raisins (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes then drained), unsweetened shredded coconut, sunflower seeds (unsalted), pumpkin seeds (unsalted), dried fruit (like chopped apricots, cranberries), chopped toasted nuts.

HEALTHY GRANOLA BARS



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These Granola bars are low cal, low fat, high fiber and high protein. This is an extremely healthy recipe that is still VERY DELICIOUS!! Go to my Youtube or Facebook page: "Nikki Dinki Cooking" for a "How To" video on making these.

Provided by Nikki Dinki Cooking

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 10 bars, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups steel cut oats
3 egg whites
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup dried fruit
1/4 cup nuts
1/4 cup 100% bran

Steps:

  • Toast oats on a dry sheet pan at 400 degrees for 10min or until slightly brown and toasted.
  • Whisk together eggs, egg whites, vanilla, oil, cinnamon, sugar and salt in a bowl.
  • Add in oats, fruit, nuts and bran.
  • Spread in a 8 by 11 pan that is lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Cook at 325 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool, cut and enjoy!
  • If you use a bigger pan like a 9 by 13 your bars will be thiner and cook in approx 25min. Or use a smaller pan for thicker bars and cook an extra 5-10min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 116.4, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 16.6, Protein 6.8

HEALTHY HOMEMADE GRANOLA CEREAL



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Make and share this Healthy Homemade Granola Cereal recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stephie Biggs

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, pecans, brown sugar and salt (if using); mix well.
  • In another bowl, mix the oil, honey, water and vanilla.
  • Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Spread over a jelly-roll pan sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • Bake at 300°F for 50-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • The last 10-15 minutes add the raisins.
  • The granola will brown as it cooks.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • ENJOY!

HEALTHY NUTELLA® GRANOLA BARS



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This recipe is actually based off a recipe called Chewy, Nutty, Healthy Granola Bars that I modified. I made for my 4-H club and they loved it so much I made it a couple more times. The raisins are just a filler because I felt the granola bars were lacking without it. The granola bars still taste good without it. Dried fruit or nuts can be substituted.

Provided by Emily Anne

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raisins
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
⅔ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®)
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 ⅓ cups old-fashioned oats
⅔ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x11-inch baking dish.
  • Stir raisins, 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons applesauce, chocolate-hazelnut spread, brown sugar, honey, corn syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine oats and flour together in a resealable plastic bag, shake until mixed. Stir oat mixture into chocolate-hazelnut mixture; spread granola into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly brown, about 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 107.8 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

HEALTHY WHOLE GRAIN GRANOLA BARS



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These bars are delicious, filling and super healthy. *For this recipe I used Kashi 7 whole grains puff cereal and Quaker old fashioned oats.

Provided by AriMad

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 bananas
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup Splenda granular
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups Puffed Kashi
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat together bananas, brown sugar and splenda until creamy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, beat until incorporated.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and add to wet mixture.
  • Stir in oats, puff cereal, raisins and cranberries and mix well.
  • Spread evenly in a 13x9 inches baking pan lined with tin foil.
  • Bake for 27-30 minutes until light golden brown.
  • Remove from oven, let cool 1 minute and using tin foil as handles gently lift bars out of the cake pan. Pull away sides of tin foil and let cool completely at room temperature.
  • Once cool, cut into 24 servings.

HEALTHY AFTER-SCHOOL GRANOLA BARS



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I'll usually make a huge batch of these and freeze them, then grab one for a healthy snack.

Provided by Mindy Nettesheim-Flynn

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups oats
1 ½ cups quinoa
1 cup slivered almonds
⅓ cup chia seeds
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
½ cup honey
¼ cup coconut oil, warmed
½ cup flaxseed meal
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread oats, quinoa, almonds, and chia seeds on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Mix in oat mixture, flaxseed meal, and salt until well combined. Press granola mixture into a 12x18-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bars set, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake until chocolate is just melted, about 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly over bars with a rubber spatula.
  • Place in the freezer until chocolate is firm, about 20 minutes; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 116.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

HEALTHY THICK CHEWY GRANOLA BARS



Healthy Thick Chewy Granola Bars image

This was adapted from King Arthur Flour, however I tried to use healthier ingredients. I love this recipe as it is extreamly easy and flexible. This is a basic granola bar that you can add anything to. I try to make this weekly as a quick on the go breakfest or a healthy snack during the day. I've double the recipe and keep extras in the freezer.

Provided by sawanybird

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 6 bars, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 2/3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1/3 cup brown sugar (use more for a sweetness if you want it like store bought bars)
1/3 cup oat flour (or 1/3 cup oats, processed till finely ground in a food processor or blender)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
2 -3 cups dried fruits (* aprox 10 to 15 ounces) or 2 -3 cups nuts (* aprox 10 to 15 ounces)
1/3 cup peanut butter (I use almond butter) or 1/3 cup another nut butter (I use almond butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
6 tablespoons butter (melted) or 6 tablespoons margarine (melted)
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons agave syrup (you can use light corn syrup if you do not have agave)
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 350°F Line an 8"x8"x2" pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment paper and the exposed pan or coat with a non-stick spray.
  • Stir together all the dry ingredients, including the fruit and nuts. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla, melted butter or margarine, liquid sweeteners, water, and nut butter until smooth. Toss the wet incredients witht eh dry until the mixture is evenly curmbly. Spread in the prepared pan, pressing them in firmly.
  • Bake the bars for 28-35 minutes, until they're lightly browned on the edges. They will still sem soft and underbaked when you press the centre. Let cool fully before cutting in to squares with the serrated knife. I sometimes put them in the freezer befor cutting so the cut smoothly.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or in the freezer.
  • *My favorite add ins are dried cherries, chocolate chips, pecans and seasme seeds. However you can add dried cranberries, apricots, apples, pears, walnuts, pistachios, sunflower seeds, coconut, or any other dried fruit or nuts. I sometimes even add protien powder or dried greens.

HEALTHY HEMP GRANOLA



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Terrific mixed into yogurt or sprinkled over berries. Store in an airtight container.

Provided by cassiek

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup hemp seeds
¼ cup flaxseed meal
6 tablespoons honey
¼ cup warm water
2 tablespoons flaxseed oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease with cooking spray.
  • Mix oats, almonds, hemp seeds, and flaxseed meal together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk honey, water, flaxseed oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract together in a bowl until blended. Pour over oat mixture and stir quickly until distributed. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 3 to 5 minutes, until oats are golden and nuts appear toasted, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 9 g

ADDICTIVE AND HEALTHY GRANOLA



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This recipe is addictive and very easy. It tastes like the top crunchy part of cobbler desserts. It would be good as a cereal with milk or to put in yogurt or topped on fruit that has been fried in a little butter and brown sugar. A dollop of homemade whipped cream wouldn't hurt the latter!

Provided by HealthRebootCoach

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
1 ½ cups maple syrup
1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon rose water
¾ teaspoon salt
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup puffed rice cereal
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
½ cup chopped cashews
½ cup raisins
½ cup dried blueberries
¼ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup chopped almonds
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
½ cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray or line with non-stick aluminum foil.
  • Whisk maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, rose water, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Mix oats, rice cereal, coconut, cashews, raisins, dried blueberries, pecans, almonds, dried cranberries, and brown sugar together in a separate bowl. Pour maple syrup mixture over oat mixture and stir until evenly coated. Spread oat mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; stir and continue baking until slightly crisp and lightly browned, 15 to 25 more minutes. Cool on baking sheets before serving, about 1 hour. Store in air-tight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 129.7 mg, Sugar 26.1 g

HEALTHY GRANOLA CLUSTERS



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Very easy! Great for moms that don't want white flour or sugary snacks! My 3-year-old daughter's favorite 'cookie'.

Provided by JOCARROLL

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ cup raw sugar
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups old-fashioned oats
¾ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup applesauce
1 egg
2 tablespoons molasses
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat sugar, butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add oats, whole wheat flour, applesauce, eggs, molasses, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt and mix well. Fold walnuts and raisins into mixture; spoon onto a baking sheet, about 1 teaspoon per cluster.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crisp, 10 to 13 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 41.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

YUMMY, HEALTHY GRANOLA



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I had been using a basic granola recipe for a while but just realized that I altered it so much it had become a different recipe all together, so here it is! Great with recipe #310512 and recipe #311137

Provided by Motivated Mama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 1 large batch, 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups oats (I use multi-grain)
1/2 cup applesauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey (I use creamed honey)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1/2 cup cashew pieces (or any other nut you like)
3/4 cup raisins (or any other dried fruit)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Put oats in a microwaveable bowl and cook for two minutes, stirring after one. (This warms the oats helping to melt all the ingredients together).
  • Add remaining ingredients, except the dried fruit, and stir until very well blended.
  • Pour mixture into two large oven safe dishes and bake for 20 minutes, stirring every five.
  • Add dried fruit.
  • Spread on wax paper to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 2

HEALTHY CRANBERRY GRANOLA BARS



Healthy Cranberry Granola Bars image

Ever look at the ingredients on a granola box and think how this healthy treats seems to have a tad too many chemicals? Making your own granola bars and such is easy as it can get. You can also take away or add more nuts, take away the cranberries or add something else. Nuts can be crushed or chopped. Also, if you want to go vegan you can replace the honey with molasses or maple syrup. I have yet to experiment further with it since what I make already is awesome.

Provided by deinemuse

Categories     Grains

Time 1h10m

Yield 25-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups oats
1/3 cup crushed almonds
3/4 cup crushed walnuts
3/4 cup oat bran
3/4 cup shredded coconut
2 ounces dried cranberries
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Mix oats, almonds, walnuts, bran, coconut and salt and roast in over at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Dissolve honey and vanilla in pot under low heat.
  • Remove dry ingredients and pour into a bowl.
  • Lower oven to 300 degrees.
  • Grease 9 x13 glass dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix liquid into bowl with dry ingredients, add cranberries or whatever else you want.
  • Pour into dish and spread out evenly.
  • Place wax paper on top and smash down. You can use a can or glass to do this as well.
  • Bake at 300 for 30-40 minutes, till golden brown.
  • Let cool for at least 1-2 hours to harden.
  • Cut and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.8, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 23.6, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 15.5, Protein 4.7

Tips:

  • Choose healthy ingredients: Use whole grains, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits that are low in sugar and high in fiber. Avoid processed ingredients like refined sugars, artificial sweeteners, and trans fats.
  • Balance your flavors: Granola should have a balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy ingredients. Experiment with different combinations of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits to find the perfect balance for your taste.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When baking granola, spread it out evenly in a single layer on a baking sheet. This will help it bake evenly and prevent it from becoming too clumpy.
  • Stir the granola frequently: Stir the granola every 10-15 minutes during baking. This will help it to brown evenly and prevent it from burning.
  • Let the granola cool completely before storing it: Once the granola is baked, let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight container. This will help it to keep its crunch and prevent it from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Granola is a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of whole grains, nuts, and seeds. By following these tips, you can make healthy and delicious granola at home that's sure to please everyone in your family.

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