Description
Granola is a delightful blend of crunchy oats, sweet honey, and colorful dried fruits that can transform your breakfast or snack into a wholesome experience. This easy homemade granola recipe allows you to customize ingredients to suit your taste, making it a versatile option for any time of day. With its irresistible aroma and satisfying crunch, this granola will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, mixed nuts, coconut flakes, cinnamon, and salt.
- Drizzle honey (or maple syrup) and olive oil over the dry mixture; toss until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before adding dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg