{ "title": "Homemade Granola", "tags": [ "Breakfast" ], "servings": "4", "prepTime": "10 mins", "cookTime": "25 mins", "description": "Make one big batch and she lasts two weeks on the counter. Pairs with yogurt, milk, or just eaten straight from the jar at midnight. No judgment here.", "ingredients": [ "300g rolled oats", "80g mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts), roughly chopped", "60ml honey or maple syrup", "60ml coconut oil, melted", "1 teaspoon vanilla extract", "1 teaspoon cinnamon", "1 pinch salt", "80g dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots), added after baking" ], "instructions": [ "Preheat oven to 160°C / 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.", "In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and salt.", "Pour in melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is evenly coated.", "Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on the prepared baking sheet.", "Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Watch her closely near the end — she burns fast.", "Remove from oven and let cool completely on the tray without stirring — this is how she gets those satisfying clusters.", "Once fully cool, stir in the dried fruit. Store in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks." ], "id": "homemade-granola", "updatedAt": "2026-03-12T10:00:00.000Z" }