Easy Homemade Granola
This homemade granola is crisp, golden, and perfectly clustered with toasted oats, nuts, and a hint of vanilla. Naturally sweetened and easy to customize, it’s perfect for yogurt parfaits, breakfast bowls, or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts pecans, almonds, or walnuts
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut optional
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, coconut (if using), cinnamon, and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), melted oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
- Spread granola onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Press down gently for clusters.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. For larger clusters, avoid stirring during baking.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely without stirring.
- Once cooled, break into clusters.
Notes
For large clusters, press firmly and do not stir while baking.
Add dried fruit after baking to prevent it from hardening.
Let granola cool completely before storing to keep it crisp.
If granola softens, reheat at 300°F for 5–10 minutes.
Add dried fruit after baking to prevent it from hardening.
Let granola cool completely before storing to keep it crisp.
If granola softens, reheat at 300°F for 5–10 minutes.
