Description
Enjoy a crunchy, customizable homemade granola packed with wholesome oats and nuts—perfect for breakfast or snacking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped almonds (or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried fruits (optional, e.g., raisins or cranberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats and chopped nuts, mixing well.
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup and melted coconut oil over the oat mixture. Toss until evenly coated.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, mixing thoroughly to enhance flavor.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, stirring halfway through for even crisping.
- If desired, stir in dried fruits after baking. Let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite nuts or seeds for added nutrition.
- For extra flavor, consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg