Description
Homemade granola is a delightful blend of crunchy oats, sweet honey, and your choice of nuts, making it a nutritious breakfast or snack. This versatile recipe is easy to customize with your favorite dried fruits or spices. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this granola offers a satisfying crunch that will elevate any meal. Enjoy it with yogurt, milk, or straight from the jar for a deliciously wholesome treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup dried fruits (raisins or cranberries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt honey (or maple syrup) with coconut oil until combined.
- Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Allow granola to cool completely before adding dried fruits and storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap honey for maple syrup or add coconut flakes for extra flavor. For a sweeter twist, consider adding chocolate chips after baking.