Easy Healthy Granola Recipe

Why This Recipe Works

Simple & Wholesome: My easy healthy granola recipe uses whole, good-for-you ingredients to create a simple yet wholesome breakfast or snack option. Making this granola at home means that you can control the amount of sugar and fat that goes into the recipe. Oftentimes, packaged granola is actually not that healthy for you. That is why making a simple homemade granola is the best option!

Easy to Make: This is one of the best parts. This healthy granola recipe is actually so easy to make at home! It just requires mixing the ingredients and baking at a low temperature to crisp everything up. Then, you can store this for up to 3 weeks and use whenever you need a healthy snack or breakfast!

Versatile: Make this granola exactly how you like it. Do you love peanuts? Throw those in there. Do you prefer seeds instead of nuts? Do it. Honestly, there are no rules. Follow my healthy granola recipe for guidance on amounts and how exactly I like it. But definitely feel free to add whatever you love in granola!

Ingredients

• Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: Good ol’ old fashioned rolled oats work best for this granola recipe.
• Nuts: Add all of your favorite nuts. I like pecans, walnuts, almonds and cashews!
• Shredded Sweet Coconut: This will add a bit of texture and coconut flavor. If you don’t like coconut, feel free to omit!
• Maple Syrup or Honey: Both maple syrup and honey will work to add a bit of natural sweetness and help the granola to stick together a bit.
• Brown Sugar: I also like to add some brown sugar for sweetness. You can decrease the amount if you prefer!
• Oil: I like to use coconut oil here for the flavor. This will allow the granola to crisp up in the oven and become super crunchy!
• Flour: Flour or oat flour can be added to make bigger chunks of granola. However, you can feel free to omit this if you prefer.
• Cinnamon: I absolutely love to add some cinnamon to by granola for some warm flavors.
• Vanilla: A little bit of vanilla is added for extra flavor!
• Dried Fruit: Option to add dried fruit here. A few of my favorites are blueberries, raisins and cranberries!

Here’s How to Make It

Step by Step Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. In a large bowl combine oats, nuts, shredded coconut, brown sugar, flour (optional, see note,) and give it a good stir. (photo 1)
2. Mix Other Ingredients: In a smaller bowl or glass measuring cup stir together oil, maple syrup or honey, salt, and cinnamon and vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and stir until well incorporated. (photo 2)
3. Bake: Spread granola mixture evenly on a large sheet pan. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking. Allow to cool completely on the pan undisturbed for the best clusters! (photos 3-4)
4. Cool & Serve: After granola has completely cooled, stir in dried fruit if using. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Serve this easy healthy granola with yogurt, milk, or you can enjoy on its own along with a sliced banana or fresh fruit!
• This crunchy healthy granola recipe is super versatile! You can switch ingredients in and out. For a sweeter granola, try adding some chocolate chips! For a less sweet granola, decrease the amount of brown sugar or leave it out completely.
• Make sure the granola is touching in the pan! For big clusters of granola, make sure that the oat mixture is touching in the pan, that way it has a chance to bake up together and create those beautiful clusters.
• Line your sheet pan with parchment paper. I recommend lining the sheet pan with parchment paper so that the granola is easy to release from the pan!