Healthy Homemade Granola
This homemade granola recipe is made with simple ingredients like oats, coconut, honey, and cinnamon, baked to perfection in the oven. Crunchy and flavorful, it’s the perfect healthy snack!
Homemade Granola
Granola has always been one of my favorite snacks, but I had no idea it was SO easy to make at home! This might just be the best granola recipe I’ve tried because it’s nutrient dense, EASY, low in sugar, and super flavorful.
This homemade granola recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and you have a big batch that you can enjoy on its own, or as a crunchy topping for yogurt, cereal, oatmeal or even ice cream! You can even eat granola like cereal, in a bowl with milk. One of my favorite breakfasts is a small bowl of whole grain oatmeal topped with a sprinkle of granola. It adds a yummy crunchy texture to boring ol’ oatmeal! Yum!
This recipe is a classic granola.ย The honey and cinnamon give the granola a sweet and nutty flavor, while the coconut adds a touch of tropical sweetness. The nuts add a bit of crunch and protein, and the oats are a good source of fiber. This granola is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert. Kids love it too!
Is homemade granola healthier?
Store-bought granola can be healthy, but there are many brands of granola that taste like candy…and they contain just about as much sugar as candy too!
This homemade granola recipe is much healthier because we used natural ingredients, whole grains, and a touch of natural sweetener. There’s no processed sugars or corn syrup!
Here are some of the other health benefits of granola:
- Granola is a good source of fiber, which aids in digestion and helps you feel full longer.
- Granola is packed with protein, which helps build strong muscles.
- Granola provides many different vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins, vitamin E, as well as minerals including calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
- Granola is low in calories compared to many other snacks, plus it offers nutrition that packaged snacks don’t!
Granola Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole rolled oats
- ยฝ cup mixed nuts
- ยผ cup raisins
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ยฝ cup toasted coconut flakes
- 2 TB coconut oil (melted)
- 2 TB honey
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ยฝ tsp salt
Kitchen Tools Used
Instructions
To Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the rolled oats, nuts, raisins, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the honey and melted coconut oil to the bowl of dry ingredients and stir well.
- Pour or scoop the granola mixture onto the prepared pan, spreading as needed so you have an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350ยฐF, stirring a couple times.ย When the granola is golden brown, remove the sheet pan from the oven and stir in the coconut flakes. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving or storing.
Makes about 9 half cup servings.
Prep Tips
- If you prefer loose granola, spread out on the pan. If you prefer bigger chunks of granola, don’t spread as much and press down the granola before baking so it sticks together in clumps.
- To make a nut-free granola, all you have to do is omit the nuts from the recipe. You can replace them with another ingredient(s) that you like, such as extra pumpkin seeds.
- To make a vegan granola, use maple syrup or agave nectar in place of the honey.
- If you want a sweeter granola, add 1/2 cup chocolate chips to the finished granola. Do not bake the chocolate chips because they will melt.
- If you don’t care for raisins, you can substitute with another type of dried fruit. Dried cranberries, cherries, blueberries, and apricots are all fantastic and can switch up the flavor of this recipe.
- Feel free to use any type of mixed nuts or one particular kind of nuts that you like. Our mix was walnuts, hazelnuts and cashews. However, you could also try pistachios, almonds, or pecans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Does Homemade Granola Stay Fresh?
Granola can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container or mason jar. This is my favorite way to store granola because it’s easily accessible and already at room temperature.
You can also freeze granola in a freezer bag, for up to 2-3 months. When you are ready to eat the granola, allow it to thaw naturally to room temperature for a few hours. Alternatively, you can add frozen granola directly to yogurt, milk, or oatmeal without thawing it first. Just be sure to eat carefully at first to make sure the granola isn’t too hard.
I don’t recommend storing granola in the refrigerator, as it can become soggy.
Is Granola Gluten-Free?
Yes, granola is generally a naturally gluten free food. However, there is one ingredient that you’ll need to check to make sure, and that is the oats.
Oats themselves are gluten free, but are sometimes produced in a facility that also handles foods with gluten.ย To make a gluten-free granola, use certified gluten-free oats. Always check labels!
What Can You Do With Granola?
Granola is such a versatile snack or breakfast! I love to just grab a handful and munch on it for a quick boost of energy.
You can also use granola:
- As a topping for yogurt
- To add crunch to oatmeal
- As a breakfast cereal, with milk
- As an ice cream topping
- As an ingredient in homemade granola balls or granola bars
Anything I missed? Let me know in the comments your favorite ways to eat granola!
More Healthy Snack Recipes To Try
- Homemade Green Gummies
- Chocolate Coconut Balls
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
- Homemade Fruit Roll Ups (2 Ingredients)
- Gluten-free Chocolate Covered Pretzels
- Peanut Butter Granola Balls
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Easy Homemade Granola Recipe
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole rolled oats
- ยฝ cup mixed nuts walnuts, hazelnut, cashew
- ยผ cup raisins
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ยฝ cup toasted coconut flakes
- 2 TB coconut oil melted
- 2 TB honey
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- To Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, nuts, raisins, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the honey and melted coconut oil and stir well.
- Scoop the granola mixture onto the prepared pan, spreading as needed.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350ยฐF, stirring a couple times.ย When the granola is golden brown, remove from oven and stir in the coconut flakes. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving or storing.
Notes
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