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A bowl of wholesome granola with nuts and dried fruit

Proven way to grow your own Granola

This recipe will guide you through the "proven way" to make your own granola. It's a simple and straightforward process, perfect for a healthy and customizable breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups Rolled oats
  • 1 cup Mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
  • 0.5 cup Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, chia)
  • 0.5 cup Maple syrup or honey
  • 0.25 cup Coconut oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Dried fruit (optional) raisins, cranberries, apricots
Optional additions
  • 0.5 cup Chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup Coconut flakes

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt, mixing well to ensure even distribution.
Making the Granola
  1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  2. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is thoroughly coated.
  3. Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Bake for 25-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden brown and crispy.
  5. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet; it will crisp up further as it cools.
Finishing touches
  1. Once completely cool, stir in any optional dried fruit, chocolate chips, or coconut flakes.
  2. Store the homemade granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different nuts, seeds, and dried fruits to customize your granola. Ensure the granola is completely cool before storing to maintain its crispness.