Description
This homemade crunchy granola is golden, toasty, and full of flavor — made with oats, nuts, seeds, and a touch of honey. Perfect for breakfast with yogurt, milk, or as a healthy snack!
Ingredients
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans, chopped)
1/2 cup seeds (pumpkin or sunflower seeds)
1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut oil or olive oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a small saucepan, warm honey (or maple syrup) and oil until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
4. Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
5. Spread mixture in an even layer on baking sheet.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and fragrant.
7. Cool completely to crisp up, then stir in dried fruit if using.
8. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
For extra crunch, press granola down with a spatula before baking and avoid over-stirring.
Add chocolate chips after cooling for a sweet twist.
Make it gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats.