Easy Granola
Looking for a healthy and delicious breakfast option? Look no further than this homemade granola recipe! Packed with wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, nuts, honey, and dried fruits, this recipe is a tasty and convenient way to start your day on the right foot. It's easy to make and highly customizable, so you can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. Whether enjoyed with yogurt, milk, or straight from the pan, It's sure to become a breakfast favorite in your household. So grab your ingredients, and let's get cooking!
Ingredients
- 5 cups old-fashioned (rolled) oats
- ¼ cup ground flax seed
- ½ cup raw almonds , roughly chopped
- ½ cup raw pecans , roughly chopped
- ½ cup raw walnuts , roughly chopped
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes , or shredded
- ½ cup unsalted raw sunflower seeds , raw
- ½ cup unsalted raw pumpkin seeds , raw
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup avocado oil or any neutral-flavored oil type , such as peanut oil, grapeseed oil, or vegetable oil. You can also use unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups dried fruits (such as dried apricots, dried cherries, cranberries, raisins, currants, dates, figs, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 °F. Line with parchment paper an extra large baking sheet and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, ground flax seed, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk until emulsify the honey, oil, light brown sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well. Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheets and bake the granola for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring and re-spreading a few times with the spatula, until the entire mixture is medium golden brown. (Watch carefully towards the end of baking as it burns quickly).
- Add the dried fruits, nuts, and seeds; toss to combine all ingredients. Let it cool on a rack to room temperature. Once cooled, break into large clusters and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
Notes
How to Store & Re-Heat
- To store: Homemade granola, allow it to cool completely, and transfer it to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity and sunlight.
- To reheat: When ready to eat, enjoy it as is or reheat it by spreading it on a baking sheet and baking at 300 °F (150 °C) for 5-10 minutes. Alternatively, microwave in intervals, stirring in between, until warm. Let the reheated granola cool briefly before enjoying it. It can be stored this way for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Granola
Amount per Serving
Calories
149
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.001
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
16
mg
1
%
Potassium
95
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
181
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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