Description
This homemade granola is crunchy, lightly sweetened, and packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and dried fruit. It’s perfect for breakfast with yogurt and fresh fruit or as a snack on its own. Unlike store-bought versions, this recipe allows you to control the sweetness and ingredients to suit your taste. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make and stays fresh for weeks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans), roughly chopped
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, nuts, coconut (if using), cinnamon, and salt.
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey (or maple syrup) and coconut oil over low heat until combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
- Let the granola cool completely before mixing in the dried fruit.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a chunkier granola, press the mixture down firmly before baking and avoid stirring until completely cool.
- Swap out the nuts and dried fruit for your favorites to customize the flavor.
- Add chocolate chips after cooling for a sweet twist.
- Enjoy as a cereal with milk, as a topping for smoothie bowls, or on its own as a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American