Homemade Granola
Save your money and make Homemade Granola! It's incredibly easy to make and highly customizable- adjust the seasonings, mix-ins, and sweetness to your liking and you have the best topping for yogurt, smoothie bowls, and more.
Yield: 8 cups
Calories: 325kcal
Materials
- 4 cups old fashioned oats
- 1½ cups raw chopped nuts and/or seeds of choice pecans, almonds, peanuts, pepitas, etc.
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup coconut oil or olive oil
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional mix-ins
- ½ cup dried fruit of choice raisins, dried cherries, dried cranberries etc.
- ½ cup coconut flakes*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, raw nuts/seeds, cinnamon and salt. Mix to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Pour the coconut oil mixture into the mixed oats, and use a rubber spatula to evenly combine and coat. Then, pour half of the coated oat mixture out onto the baking tray, spreading out evenly. Dump the rest on the other tray and spread.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and stir. If using coconut flakes, sprinkle them in now and mix together. Return to the oven and bake another 12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes. (This will help it crisp up and form small clusters). If using, top with dried fruit.
- Break up and store in sealable containers. Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. It also freezes really well. Freeze in a sealable bag for up to 3 months. Just remove from the freezer and let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg