Homemade Granola
This easy homemade granola recipe is perfect for breakfast or snacking. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's healthy, delicious, and customizable!
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/4 cup seeds (sunflower, flax, or chia seeds)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut or mini chocolate chips for added sweetness optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread and Bake: Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Cool and Add Mix-Ins: Let the granola cool completely before adding the dried fruit (and any optional mix-ins like coconut or chocolate chips). The granola will crisp up as it cools.
- Serve or Store: Once cooled, store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Tips for Perfect Homemade Granola:
- For Extra Clusters: Press the granola mixture down with a spatula before baking and avoid stirring it too much to create large clusters.
- Customizable Mix-Ins: You can swap the nuts, seeds, or dried fruits with whatever you have on hand. Try using pumpkin seeds or dried apricots for a different flavor profile.
- Healthier Option: For a lower-calorie version, reduce the amount of oil or use a sugar-free sweetener like stevia.
Tools Needed:
- Large mixing bowl: For combining the wet and dry ingredients.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure out your oats, honey, oil, and spices.
- Whisk or spoon: For mixing the wet ingredients.
- Spatula: To spread the granola evenly on the baking sheet and for stirring during baking.
- Baking sheet: To bake the granola.
- Parchment paper: To line the baking sheet and prevent the granola from sticking.
- Airtight container: For storing the granola after it's cooled