Description
Start your day with a bowl of crunchy, nutritious homemade granola that’s both easy to make and customizable to suit your taste. This delightful blend of rolled oats, nuts, and dried fruits offers a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, making it an excellent choice for breakfast or a healthy snack. Pair it with yogurt, sprinkle it on smoothie bowls, or enjoy it with milk for a satisfying start to your morning. With this simple recipe, you can ditch store-bought granola packed with preservatives and sugar, allowing you to create a wholesome treat that fits your dietary needs. Get ready to enjoy the warm aroma of freshly baked granola wafting through your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins or cranberries)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, chopped nuts, and cinnamon.
- In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil with honey or maple syrup over low heat until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and mix in dried fruits after cooling slightly.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment by adding seeds like pumpkin or sunflower for extra nutrition.
- To prevent overbaking, keep an eye on the granola during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup / 60g
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg