Description
A quick and easy recipe for delicious homemade granola, perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/2 cup seeds (pumpkin or sunflower)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots) – optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the rolled oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl; mix well.
- Mix the honey or maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Stir in dried fruit if using.
- Store in an airtight container and enjoy.
Notes
Don’t rush the baking, and feel free to customize your mix-ins based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: granola, homemade granola, healthy snacks, breakfast recipe