Description
This easy homemade granola recipe is perfect for breakfast or snacks. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, it’s crunchy, flavorful, and highly customizable. Enjoy it with yogurt, milk, or as a standalone treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans)
- 1/2 cup seeds (e.g., sunflower, chia)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, and spices (if using).
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together honey, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly to coat.
- Bake: Spread the granola evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 20–30 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking.
- Cool: Allow the granola to cool completely on the tray—it will crisp up as it cools.
- Store: Transfer to an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- For clumpier granola, press the mixture down firmly on the baking sheet before baking.
- Experiment with flavors by adding cocoa powder, coconut flakes, or spices like nutmeg.
- Adjust sweetness to your taste by reducing or increasing the honey or maple syrup
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade granola, healthy granola recipe, easy granola, granola for breakfast, crunchy granola