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Granola Recipe

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This healthy granola recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey and packed with oats, coconut oil, nuts, and dried fruit. It’s easy to make, customizable, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 21 minutes
  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cups (about 16 servings)
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats if needed)

1 ½ cups raw nuts and/or seeds (e.g., 1 cup pecans, ½ cup pepitas)

1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil

½ cup maple syrup or honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

⅔ cup dried fruit, chopped if large (e.g., dried cranberries)

Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts/seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
  3. Add oil, maple syrup/honey, and vanilla extract. Mix well until evenly coated.
  4. Spread mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway through. For chunky granola, press down after stirring.
  6. Let cool completely (at least 45 minutes) without disturbing.
  7. Add dried fruit and optional chocolate chips. Break into pieces as desired.
  8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
  • To make it nut-free, use seeds like sunflower or pepitas.
  • Add coconut flakes halfway through baking for toasted flavor.
  • Let granola cool completely to form chunks.
  • Serve with milk, yogurt, fresh fruit, or on salads as ‘croutons’.

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