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BEST EVER Homemade Healthy Honey Almond Granola Recipe
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BEST EVER Homemade Healthy Honey Almond Granola Recipe

BEST EVER Homemade Healthy Honey Almond Granola blends rolled oats, sliced almonds, and golden raisins with a honey and egg white binder, enhanced by coconut oil, vanilla, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt. Baked until golden, then drizzled with honey, this granola offers a crisp, lightly sweetened texture ideal for snacking or topping yogurt and smoothie bowls.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 170 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats 240g
  • 1/2 cup almond sliced, 50g
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins 53 pieces
  • 1/3 cup honey plus 1 Tbsp for drizzling, 112g
  • 2 egg large, whites
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil or light olive oil, melted, 30g
  • 2 Tbsp vanilla extract yes, 2 tablespoons!, 30g
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Adjust one of your racks to be in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almonds and raisins.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1/3 cup honey, egg whites, oil, vanilla, almond extract, salt and cinnamon.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients in the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until all the dry ingredients are coated.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add the granola; spread out evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, tossing the granola around twice during baking, or until golden brown to liking. Then take out and drizzle all over with 1 tablespoon of honey.
  7. Let cool completely then break up and store in an airtight container. Granola will crisp up even more as it cools.

Notes

  • Use light olive oil if substituting for coconut oil; avoid extra virgin olive oil to prevent overpowering flavor.
  • To make vegan, replace honey with maple syrup and egg whites with additional maple syrup or oil.
  • Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month to maintain crispness.
  • The recipe is adaptable: substitute almonds with other nuts like walnuts, pecans, pistachios, or seeds such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
  • Granola pairs well with yogurt and fresh fruit or as a topping for smoothies and smoothie bowls.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/3 cup (32g) Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1.8g (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11.2g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/3 cup (32g)
Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11.2g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.