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Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe

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A wholesome and easy-to-make healthy granola recipe featuring rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack. This granola is baked until golden and crisp, then mixed with dried fruit to add a chewy texture and natural sweetness. Customizable with your choice of nuts, seeds, and optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or coconut flakes.

Ingredients

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 (¾ teaspoon if using standard 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 (e.g., dried cranberries)
  • Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 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 rolled oats, raw nuts and/or seeds, sea salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and salt throughout the oat mixture.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the melted coconut or olive oil, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until every oat and nut is lightly coated, ensuring even sweetness and flavor in the granola.
  4. Spread on Baking Sheet: Transfer the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out in an even layer using a large spoon to ensure uniform baking and crispiness.
  5. Bake the Granola: Bake the granola in the preheated oven for 21 to 24 minutes until lightly golden. Stir the granola halfway through baking to promote even cooking. For chunkier granola, press the stirred granola down with a spatula to create a more uniform layer before continuing to bake.
  6. Cool Completely: Remove the granola from the oven and allow it to cool completely and undisturbed on the baking sheet for at least 45 minutes. This cooling process helps the granola crisp up perfectly.
  7. Add Dried Fruit and Mix-ins: Once cooled, sprinkle the dried fruit and optional chocolate chips or coconut flakes over the granola. Break it into chunks by hand if you prefer larger clusters or stir with a spoon for a more even granola texture.
  8. Store Properly: Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks. Alternatively, keep it in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. If frozen, allow dried fruit to warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use certified gluten-free oats if you need a gluten-free version.
  • Adjust salt quantity if using regular table salt versus fine-grain sea salt.
  • Press the granola down during the halfway stir for chunkier clumps.
  • You can substitute coconut oil with olive oil or other neutral oils.
  • Optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or coconut flakes can be added after baking for best texture.
  • Store granola in an airtight container to keep it crisp.
  • Granola can be frozen for longer storage; thaw before serving.

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