Healthy Homemade Granola
This healthy homemade granola is a perfect blend of oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners, making it a nutritious breakfast or snack option. It's easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins and can be stored for weeks.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans), chopped
- 1/2 cup seeds (such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dried fruit (such as raisins or cranberries) optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey or maple syrup and coconut oil until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mixture. Stir until all dry ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool completely. If you are adding dried fruit, stir it in after the granola has cooled.
- Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Feel free to customize the granola by adding different nuts, seeds, or spices according to your taste.
For an extra crunch, you can add some coconut flakes or chocolate chips after baking.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup based on your preference.