Description
This homemade healthy granola is a crunchy blend of oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners, offering a nutritious and customizable breakfast or snack. Free from artificial preservatives and excessive sugars, it’s perfect with yogurt, milk, or on its own
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1/2 cup mixed seeds (chia, flax, pumpkin, sunflower)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- 1/3 cup natural sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan, heat coconut oil and sweetener over low heat until melted. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour liquid mixture over dry ingredients and stir well to coat evenly.
- Bake the Granola: Spread mixture onto baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway for even toasting.
- Cool and Add Dried Fruit: Let granola cool completely before mixing in dried fruit.
- Store and Enjoy: Transfer to an airtight container and enjoy with yogurt, milk, or as a snack.
Notes
- Nut-Free Version: Swap nuts for extra seeds or coconut flakes.
- Protein Boost: Add protein powder to the dry ingredients.
- Chocolate Twist: Mix in dark chocolate chips after cooling.
- Spiced Flavor: Add nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: healthy granola, homemade granola, easy granola recipe, gluten-free granola, vegan granola