Best Homemade Granola! / How to Make Crispy Granola / How to Make Granola for Yogurt Parfait

In this video I show step by step how to make the best homemade granola recipe that is just as crunchy as store bought! The trick is in the butter and maple syrup/honey sauce that makes this granola so amazing!

Ingredients:
2 cups chopped nuts (almonds/pecans)
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup Cheerios (or unsweetened cereal of choice)
1 cup unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup seeds (chia and flax)

Sauce:
1/8 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup honey
3/4 tsp table salt
1/2 TBSP cinnamon
1/2 TBSP vanilla

Directions:
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 325 F. Bring sauce ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan over med/high heat and set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients together in a large bowl. Stir in the sauce and mix until fully incorporated. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and spread granola onto pan into an even layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely and snap into desired size pieces. Store in airtight container. Enjoy by itself or as a topping on yogurt or baked dessert!