This Easy Homemade Granola is golden, crisp, and loaded with hearty oats, nuts, and a touch of natural sweetness. Whether you’re sprinkling it on yogurt, pouring it over milk, or grabbing a handful straight from the jar, this granola is quick to make, endlessly customizable, and so much better than anything you’ll find in a box.
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins
🔥 Bake Time: 30 mins
⏱️ Total Time: 40 mins
🍽️ Servings: 10 (about ½ cup each)
🔢 Calories per Serving: ~220
📝 Ingredients:
- 🌾 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 🥜 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, or a mix)
- 🥥 ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 🌻 ¼ cup seeds (sunflower, chia, or flaxseed)
- 🍯 ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 🧈 ¼ cup coconut oil or melted butter
- 🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🌿 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 🧂 ¼ tsp salt
- 🍇 ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates – added after baking)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, cinnamon, and salt.
3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
In a small saucepan, warm the honey (or syrup) and oil together just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and mix thoroughly to coat.
4️⃣ Bake Until Golden
Spread granola evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 30–35 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant. It will crisp up as it cools.
5️⃣ Add Fruit & Cool
Once cool, stir in dried fruit. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- ✅ Healthier and more affordable than store-bought
- ✅ Customizable with your favorite mix-ins
- ✅ Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifts
- ✅ Big crunchy clusters every time
- ✅ Naturally gluten-free & dairy-free (if needed)
📌 Save this Easy Homemade Granola recipe — it’s the breakfast staple you’ll always want to have on hand!