This easy homemade granola recipehas no refined sugar (you use maple syrup or honey), it only needs six ingredients, and it makes the house smell amazing! It is perfect for breakfast and can be flavored with vanilla, maple or almond extract.
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It has taken me a lot of trial and error with multiple granola recipes, but I have finally discovered an easy homemade granola recipe that works for my family that I’m excited to share with you. This recipe is from a generous friend of mine named Cami that I met when I lived in Boulder, Colorado. Cami was kind enough to share it with me when she noticed oninstagram that I was experimenting with granola-making.
The reasons why I love this recipe more than any other one I’ve tried is that it has no refined sugar (hello maple syrup), it only needs six ingredients, and it makes my house smell amazing! I’ll be honest, my kids don’t love it as much as the sugar-packed granola I used to buy from Trader Joe’s but it still gets the job done in our morningbreakfast parfaits and breakfast bowls.
This granola is also a nice DIY gift idea, although we always eat it before I get the chance to share! I normally double the recipe and use two baking pans that I rotate half way through. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, thanks again Cami for letting me share this awesome recipe!
Ingredients for Easy Homemade Granola Recipe
Old Fashioned Oatsare the base of this granola. Old Fashioned oats hold up better in this recipe than quick oats (I’ve tried) so I recommend sticking with them. Oats are very nutritious and rich in antioxidants and fiber.
Maple Syrupis the sweetener for this recipe, and also adds amazing flavor. You can also play around with other sweeteners in this recipe like honey.
OilYou can use a variety of different oils in this recipe. My favorite are walnut oil or coconut oil, but you can use avocado oil, olive oil, almond oil or vegetable oil too.
Nutsadd nice texture to this easy granola recipe. You can really add any chopped nuts you’d like, silvered almonds are delicious in this.
Cinnamonadds a nice flavor to this granola recipe. You can add just a pinch or be a bit more liberal, just be sure to mix it well so you don’t have some pieces with a lot of cinnamon flavor and others with none. You can also substitute with other favorite flavors…. pumpkin spice is great in the fall.
Saltreally brings out the flavors of this granola; just a pinch is needed.
How to Make this Granola
Making this granola couldn’t be easier! First, preheat your oven to 300F. Then, simply add all the ingredients to a large bowl, give it a good mix, and spread evenly on a baking sheet.
Bake for about 45-50 minutes, stirring once half way through. Take out of the oven and let cool. Enjoy! Store in an airtight container.
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Easy Homemade Granola Recipe
This easy homemade granola recipehas no refined sugar (you use maple syrup or honey), it only needs six ingredients, and it makes the house smell amazing! It is perfect for breakfast and can be flavored with vanilla, maple or almond extract.
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
Keywordgranola
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Ingredients
- 3Cold fashioned oats
- 1Cchopped nutsMy favorite is to use raw, thinly sliced almonds from Trader Joe’s.
- 1/3 Cpure maple syrup
- 2Twalnut oil, olive oil, coconut oilMy favorite is walnut oil
- 1/2tspvanilla extractcan easily substitute with almond extract
- pinchsalt
- pinchcinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300. Mix old fashioned oats, chopped nuts, oil, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla in mixing bowl.
Spread mixture out evenly on baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, stirring once after about 25 minutes.
When it is finished baking, let cool and then store in airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts
Easy Homemade Granola Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1.3g8%
Sodium 21mg1%
Potassium 383mg11%
Carbohydrates 51.9g17%
Fiber 7.5g31%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 10.5g21%
Calcium 750mg75%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
FAQ
How can you tell when the granola is finished baking? Take a spoonful of granola out of the oven when you suspect the granola might be done and give it a minute to let it cool. If it is crispy then your granola is done, if it is still soft then it needs more time.
How long does homemade granola last?Homemade granola stays fresh for about two weeks when stored properly in an airtight container. It can last longer if stored in the freezer.
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Editors Note: This post was originally published in 2018 and has been completed revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness
