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Homemade granola with oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet, with honey and a spoon beside it, set in a rustic kitchen.
Jana Rae

Homemade Granola

This easy homemade granola recipe is perfect for breakfast or snacking. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's healthy, delicious, and customizable!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
 

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