Description
This Healthy Homemade Granola recipe is a crunchy and flavorful treat that is perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and seeds, sweetened with maple syrup, and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, this granola is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day.
Ingredients
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Oat Mixture:
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raw nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans), roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Mixture:
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add After Baking:
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (such as cranberries, raisins, or chopped dates)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, chia seeds, salt, and cinnamon.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the maple syrup (or honey), oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until coated.
- Bake: Spread the mixture on the baking sheet, bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Cool and Add Fruit: Let the granola cool without stirring, then mix in dried fruit.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite mix-ins like pumpkin seeds, cacao nibs, or spices like nutmeg or ginger.
- For extra crunch, let the granola cool undisturbed on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
