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Basic Large Chunk Granola Recipe
This homemade healthy granola recipe is simple to make and produces large chunks (clusters). You can add any of your favorite granola flavors to this basic recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 20 (1/2 cup servings)
Calories: 166 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or your preferred cooking oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 5 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 3 cups total of your favorite granola flavors (chopped nuts, dried fruit, shredded coconut, chocolate chunks, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a (11x17 inch) baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the oil, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk until sugar is dissolved and oil is well incorporated.
- Add the oats and your chosen granola flavors. Stir well.
- Pour the oat mixture onto the baking sheet and spread it out into an even layer. Firmly pack the oat mixture into the baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes, rotating the pan half way through cooking.
- Let the granola cool at room temperature for one hour.
- Use a small spoon to scoop up the granola off of the baking sheet. Use the spoon and your hands to break the granola into large chunks.
- Store at room temperature in a sealed container or zip top bag.
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Notes
- Nutrition information does not include your added granola flavors.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/2 cup
Calories
166kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
24.4g
(8%)
Protein
2.5g
(5%)
Fat
7.1g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1.1g
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20(1/2 cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 cup | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.4g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5% |
| Fat | 7.1g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.