Simple Granola Recipe
Published 2/19/2024
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This homemade granola recipe is such an easy, healthy breakfast to have on hand. It comes together with rolled oats, almonds, dried cranberries, and a little maple syrup.
Top your favorite breakfast smoothies, smoothie bowls, or chia seed pudding with this healthy granola.
We’re so excited to be sharing this easy homemade granola recipe with you today. The three of us had been making a variation of this recipe for years. We thought, why not get this up on FFF?! It’s perfectly sweetened with maple syrup, crunchy, and so easy to make!
Granola is an essential item for those of us who are crunch people. We love topping smoothies, oatmeal recipes, yogurt parfaits, and chia seed pudding with a big scoop of granola for a bit of crunchy granola.
While store-bought granola is nice, there is something special about homemade granola. It’s made with just a few ingredients and in less than an hour to make it a simple, nutritious homemade recipe.
What You Need for this Granola Recipe
This healthy granola recipe is how we like our granola- basic. It is also a simple guide for you to make homemade granola just the way you like it. Here’s what you need for our recipe:
- dried cranberries (dried fruit)
- almonds and pepitas (nuts and seeds)
- maple syrup (all-natural sweetener)
- coconut oil
- ground cinnamon (spices + extracts)
What we love about this granola recipe is that you can use it as a base and deviate from it by swapping out other ingredients.
Variations + Substitutions
Old-fashioned oats are the most common grain used for granola. They toast wonderfully and have a delicious nutty flavor. If you’re not an oats person, you can use quinoa flakes, cooked quinoa, or coconut flakes.
We used dried cranberries in this healthy granola recipe. Dried fruit should be added after baking (or with a few minutes left) so that it doesn’t burn or harden. Feel free to use cherries, dates, or apricots in place of the cranberries.
Add a little protein and fiber to any granola recipe by adding nuts and seeds. We went with almonds and pepitas but any combination of nuts and seeds would work.
As you guys know we are all about natural sweeteners (think honey or maple syrup) because the flavor is better and it’s better for you. We used maple in this recipe to keep it vegan, but you could also use honey or agave syrup.
Storage Suggestions
Let your granola recipe cool completely on the baking sheet. Transfer it into an airtight container such as a glass container, jars, or a gallon-size bag. Remove as much air as possible and store it in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks.
Meal Prep
Containers
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Homemade Granola Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats, gluten-free if desired
- 1/2 cup whole, raw almonds
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, craisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line it with a piece of parchment paper.
- Next, add rolled oats, almonds, and pepitas to the baking sheet and toss. Then, season with cinnamon and drizzle with maple syrup and melted coconut oil.
- Toss everything together making sure all ingredients are combined and evenly coated with maple syrup and coconut oil. Spread the granola out on the baking sheet so that it’s an even thickness.
- Bake your granola recipe at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Make sure to keep a close eye on your granola because it can burn easily. Bake until golden brown.
- Remove granola from the oven and then add dried cranberries and toss. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before eating or storing.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks.
Tips & Notes
- The serving is about 1/4 cup.
Watch It
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Granola Recipes are more tasty with Dryfruits. I really appreciate the crunchiness and flavour they add to it.
This granola makes a wonderful snack or breakfast (add your dry fruit of choice and maybe some fresh fruit). It also stores beautifully, so it makes a great homemade gift.
I love this granola recipe! I have this with fresh fruit for breakfast and it is the best! I actually make a large batch at the holidays and give it away as gifts. It is a fan favorite and super easy to make!