Name: The Queen Creek Morning Power Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6 cups
Ingredients: 4 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats; 1 cup Pecans, roughly chopped; 0.5 cup Green Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas); 0.5 cup Sunflower Seeds; 0.5 cup WinCo Special Honey; 0.5 cup Neutral Oil (Avocado or Coconut); 0.5 tsp Ground Cardamom; 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 0.5 tsp Sea Salt; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

01. Preparation & Dry Base

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper (essential for honey management). Combine oats, nuts, and seeds in a large mixing bowl until evenly distributed.

02. Emulsion & Coating

Whisk together the honey, oil, spices, salt, and vanilla. Whisk vigorously until the oil and honey are fully emulsified. Pour over the dry base and fold until every oat is glistening.

03. Thermal Setting

Spread onto the pan and press down firmly into an even "brick." Bake for 20-25 minutes. Pull once the edges reach a deep golden brown. Let sit undisturbed for 1 hour before breaking into chunks.

The Protocol

01. Preparation & Dry Base

02. Emulsion & Coating

03. Thermal Setting