Description
This homemade granola is crispy, nutty, and delicious. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or as a topping for yogurt and fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/2 cup seeds (pumpkin or sunflower)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots) – optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the rolled oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix the honey (or maple syrup), oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Stir in the dried fruit, if using.
- Store in an airtight container and enjoy.
Notes
Allow granola to cool completely for a perfect crunch. Stir halfway through baking for even browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade granola, healthy breakfast, easy snack, granola recipe