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Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe

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This healthy granola recipe combines old-fashioned rolled oats, raw nuts and seeds, coconut oil, and natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, baked to a perfect golden crisp. It’s versatile, gluten-free when using certified oats, and customizable with dried fruits and optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or coconut flakes. A wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack that stores well and offers satisfying crunch and natural sweetness.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free granola)
  • 1 ½ cups raw nuts and/or seeds (1 cup pecans and ½ cup pepitas recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt (or ¾ teaspoon table salt)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
  • ½ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • ⅔ cup dried fruit, chopped if large (such as dried cranberries)
  • Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to blend all the dry ingredients uniformly.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the melted coconut or olive oil, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until every oat and nut is lightly coated with the wet ingredients.
  4. Spread and Bake: Transfer the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway through. For chunkier granola, press the mixture down evenly after stirring.
  5. Cool and Add Fruit: Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet, undisturbed, for at least 45 minutes so it crisps up. Once cool, stir in the dried fruit and optional chocolate chips or coconut flakes as desired.
  6. Store: Store your homemade granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. If frozen with dried fruit, let it warm to room temperature before serving.

Notes

  • Use certified gluten-free oats to keep the granola gluten-free.
  • For a vegan option, choose maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Pressing the granola down after stirring during baking creates bigger clusters.
  • Let the granola cool completely before adding dried fruit to avoid sogginess.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
  • You can customize the nuts, seeds, and dried fruit based on preference or availability.

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