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Homemade Granola

A simple, flexible, and healthy homemade granola that's crunchy, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 25 minutes
Temps total 40 minutes
Portions: 10 servings
Type de plat: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingrédients
  

Oat Base
  • 4 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats The base, hearty and toasty.
Nuts and Seeds
  • 1.5 cups Mixed nuts and seeds (almonds, pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds) For crunch and healthy fats.
Coconut
  • 1 cup Unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut Adds a subtle sweetness and crisp edges.
Sweetener
  • 1/2 cup Natural sweetener (honey or maple syrup) Bonds everything into clusters.
Oils and Flavor
  • 1/3 cup Coconut oil or light olive oil Helps with browning and crunch.
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Cozy flavor boost.
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Spice for flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors.
Dried Fruit
  • 1 cup Dried fruit (raisins, cherries, or chopped apricots) Add after baking to keep them soft.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed nuts and seeds, and coconut flakes.
  3. In a small saucepan, warm the oil and sweetener until fluid.
  4. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, then pour over the dry mix and toss until coated.
Baking
  1. Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 12 minutes, stir gently, and rotate the pan, then bake for another 10 to 14 minutes, until golden and nutty.
Cooling and Finishing
  1. Press the warm granola lightly to help it form clusters.
  2. Cool completely on the sheet before breaking apart and stirring in the dried fruit.
  3. Store in an airtight jar for up to two weeks.

Notes

Press the warm granola right when it comes out of the oven for better clusters. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store in a dry place.