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The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Granola

Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Author: Lauren Macke

Ingredients

1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or other neutral oil)

1/4 cup maple syrup

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

3 1/2 cups rolled oats (or gluten-free oats)

1 cup chopped pecans

1 1/2 cups raisins

3 tablespoons ground flax seed

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, maple syrup, brown sugar and vanilla.
  • Add the oats, pecans, flax seed, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, mixing until evenly coated.
  • Press the granola mixture onto your prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, undisturbed, or until golden brown.
  • Let rest for 15 minutes, then sprinkle the raisins on top of the granola. Gently fold the granola over the raisins, leaving large pieces of granola intact.
  • Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.