Best Healthy Granola Recipe
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Best Healthy Granola Recipe
Description
The Best Healthy Granola Recipe blends rolled oats and chopped nuts—using almonds, pecans, and walnuts—with cinnamon and salt to provide a spiced base. Pouring in pure maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract binds the mixture while imparting sweetness and richness. Spreading the mixture evenly on parchment and baking at 350°F crisps the oats and nuts, developing a toasted flavor and crunchy texture. Stirring halfway helps even baking. Cooling completely is essential to set the granola for easy breaking apart. This granola offers a balance of crunch and subtle sweetness, suitable for topping yogurt, mixing with milk, or eating as a dry snack. After cooling, dried fruits can be added for extra chewiness and flavor. The recipe provides options for sweetener swaps, nut or seed substitutions, and freezing for longer storage.
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
- 1 cup nuts I like doing ½ cup almond or pecans and ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- ½ - ¾ teaspoon cinnamon depending on your taste preference
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup coconut oil melted
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour in the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well until every oat and nut is lightly coated.
- Once fully combined, press the mixture onto the lined parchment paper, spreading it into a flat layer.
- Bake for 20 - 24 minutes, stirring halfway through. The granola will crisp further as it cools.
- Allow it to cool completely for at least 45 minutes before breaking it apart.
- Store the granola in an airtight container on the counter for 1-2 weeks. Enjoy!
Notes
- Sweeteners can be substituted with honey, agave syrup, or brown rice syrup to vary taste.
- Nuts may be replaced with seeds such as pumpkin, sunflower, or sesame for a nut-free version.
- After cooling, add dried fruits like cranberries or chopped apricots for extra sweetness and texture.
- Press and spread granola evenly on the baking tray for consistent crispiness.
- Allow granola to cool completely on the sheet before breaking to maintain crunch.
- Granola can be frozen in airtight containers for 3–6 months; thaw at room temperature before use.
- Store cooled granola in an airtight container for 1–2 weeks at room temperature.
- One serving size is approximately half a cup.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 14servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0.3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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