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homemade granola in a bowl on a place mat with a mug and greenery on weathered wood

Homemade Granola

A healthy alternative to store bought granola, with a nice crunch. This easy homemade granola is a favourite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups rolled or steel cut oats
  • 1 1/2 cups nuts or seeds
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional)
  • 2/3 cup dried fruit (optional)

Method
 

  1. Combine oats, nuts/seeds, salt, cinnamon and chocolate chips.
  2. Mix in oil.
  3. Mix in honey and vanilla until completely coated.
  4. Spread and pat into a parchment lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 350℉ for 10-12 minutes. Flip and mix, adding coconut as well. Bake another 10-12 minutes.
  6. Let granola cool and harden in the pan. Break apart, add dried fruit and store in an airtight container for up to several weeks. Makes about 12 cups/ 3L. Enjoy!