🥣 Homemade Granola with Agave, Flax & Sunflower Seeds

There’s something cozy and grounding about baking a batch of granola at home — the cinnamon-spiced scent in the air, golden edges just starting to crisp, and the simple joy of knowing exactly what’s in your food.

At Kelly’s Green Kitchen, I’m all about plant-based recipes that feel good and taste even better — with a little New England charm stirred in. This granola is naturally sweetened, loaded with healthy fats and fiber, and totally free of preservatives. Pantry-friendly, totally customizable, and perfect for slow mornings or on-the-go snacks.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats

• ¼ cup ground flaxseed 🌾

• ½ cup raw sunflower seeds 🌻

• ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes 🥥

• 1½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ cup agave syrup 🍯 (or maple syrup)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of sea salt 🧂 (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flaxseed, sunflower seeds, coconut, cinnamon, and salt.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together agave and vanilla.

4. Pour wet ingredients over the dry and mix well until everything’s coated.

5. Spread evenly on baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway.

6. Let cool completely — it crisps up as it cools!

7. Store in an airtight jar and enjoy for up to 2 weeks (if it lasts that long 😉).

🍽 How to Serve

• Over vegan yogurt with fresh fruit 🍓

• On top of smoothie bowls 🍌

• Straight from the jar as a snack 🫙

• Sprinkled on baked fruit or dairy-free ice cream 🍏

This granola is everything I love: wholesome, crunchy, cozy, and simple. I hope it becomes one of your pantry staples too.

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