Description
Homemade Granola is a crunchy, customizable blend of oats, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. It’s easy to make, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or topping yogurt and smoothie bowls.
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
- ½ cup seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, or chia)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup coconut oil or olive oil
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup dried fruit, shredded coconut, or chocolate chips (optional, added after baking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients over the dry and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer on the baking sheet. Press down slightly for clusters.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Let granola cool completely without stirring to preserve clusters.
- Stir in any optional add-ins like dried fruit or chocolate chips once cooled.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Use cardamom, nutmeg, or cocoa powder for flavor variations.
- Almond extract adds a unique twist.
- Mix in dried tropical fruit or coconut for a tropical version.
- To refresh granola, bake at 300°F for 5–7 minutes.
- Press down before baking and avoid stirring for clumpier granola.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
