Healthy Homemade Granola
This homemade granola is a nutritious, crunchy mix of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, naturally sweetened and baked to perfection. Perfect for breakfast or snacking!
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almonds chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix well to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even toasting.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before adding dried fruit.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
Customize your granola by adding coconut flakes, chocolate chips, or different nuts and seeds. For a lower sugar option, reduce the sweetener and add more spices like nutmeg or cardamom.