This Easy Homemade Granola is perfect for a simple, satisfying breakfast or healthy snack! Packed with wholesome ingredients like certified gluten-free oats, crunchy nuts, and a touch of natural sweetness, this granola is delicious and incredibly nutritious.
And if you need more easy snack ideas, try my Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars or these Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies!
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The breakfast scramble is always a mad dash. Over the years, getting my boys out the door to catch the bus was a struggle, so having a quick breakfast and being ready to go was a huge help! And even now, with my boys grown and out of the house, I still like to have something prepared to eat, like this crunchy granola.
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Granola Recipe
- Easy to Make and Versatile: The best part? It’s super easy to whip up at home! I love how I can make and use a big batch throughout the week. Sprinkle it over yogurt, mix it with your favorite milk, or enjoy it as a crunchy healthy snack straight from the jar.
- Natural Sweeteners and Healthy Fats: I make it with honey or agave syrup and coconut oil, so it’s naturally sweetened and packed with healthy fats. It offers a nutritious and satisfying crunch much better than store-bought.
- Customizable Mix-Ins: I use chopped nuts, coconut shavings, and dried cherries or cranberries, but you can substitute your favorite fruits and nuts.
How To Make Granola At Home
Ingredients
- The bulk of the granola consists of old-fashioned oats, chopped nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, pecans, cashews, peanuts, or walnuts), coconut shavings, sesame seeds, and cranberries.
- Egg whites help the granola set when baked.
- The sauce and flavor is a mixture of agave syrup (a natural sweetener with a much milder flavor than honey or maple syrup), olive or coconut oil, light brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
Recipe Variations
- If you love honey, use it to sweeten this healthy granola!
- For a fall twist, add dried apple pieces after baking.
- Try swapping the dried cherries for dried cranberries, apricots, or pineapple. Any dried fruits will work!
- For extra sweetness, mix in some mini chocolate chips once it cools.
- You can also use unsweetened coconut flakes for a bit more texture.
Instructions
- Step One: Combine all the ingredients except the cranberries in a large bowl. Spread the mixture on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Step Two: Let it cool on the baking sheet, and then mix in the dried cherries. Enjoy it plain, with yogurt, or use it to make Banana Granola Muffins!
Donya’s Tips For Making Granola With Fruit And Nuts
- Let the granola completely cool on the tray. It will crisp up as it cools. If you remove it too soon, you will not get granola clusters.
- Keep the mixture clumped in the pan; don’t spread it out if you want chunks.
- Don’t overbake the granola; it should be just lightly golden. It might not seem done, but it is!
Frequently Asked Questions
Granola can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Yes! I love to gift this to people in mason jars with festive ribbons. I add a tag with “The Best Granola Recipe” and include instructions for making it.
Well, this homemade granola recipe is crunchy! If it’s not, it didn’t completely cool in the pan. This allows the granola to continue cooking and the sauce to solidify, thus making it crunchy.
How To Serve Easy Granola
Enjoy this as a snack, a yogurt parfait, or a smoothie. You can also serve it as part of brunch with Easy Vanilla Scones, a French Toast Breakfast Casserole, or this Easy Gluten-free Sausage Frittata.
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Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups chopped nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, pecans, or walnuts)
- 1 ½ cups coconut shavings
- ½ cup agave syrup
- ¼ cup olive oil or warmed coconut oil
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Combine all ingredients except dried cherries or cranberries in a large bowl; toss to combine.
- Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake granola, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and dry, 30 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet (it will crisp as it cools).
- Mix in 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries.
Notes
- Granola can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
- If you love honey, use honey to sweeten this healthy granola!
- For a fall twist, add dried apple pieces after baking.
- Try swapping the dried cherries for dried cranberries, apricots, or pineapple. Any dried fruits will work!
- For extra sweetness, mix in some mini chocolate chips once it cools.
- You can also use unsweetened coconut flakes for a bit more texture.
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