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Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe

Naturally sweet and gluten-free to boot, this classic granola is sure to be your new breakfast staple!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 285 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 TBSP melted coconut oil
  • 2 TBSP honey
  • 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1.5 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees F and move the center rack up a level so it's on the second level/rack from the top.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, honey and salt.
  4. Add your oats and sliced almonds and fold the mixture together.
  5. Use a silicone spatula to help pour the granola onto your parchment-paper lined baking pan. If you want large chunks of granola (the best!) flatten the mixture into an even layer with your spatula, adding pressure so the granola is nice and compact.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, rotate the pan (180 degrees) for even toasting, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy. I like mine a little more on the golden/crunchy side- YUM! Ovens vary from home to home so just keep an eye on it and yank once it's your degree of golden perfection! NOTE: I don't stir at the halfway mark so I can break it to chunky clusters when it cools - love it like this!
  7. Once you remove your granola from the oven, allow it to cool on the baking sheet until completely cooled. This will give it some time to get that signature crunch we all know and love! (It won't crisp up until it cools)

Notes

  • For this recipe I used an 11x17 rimmed baking pan/sheet and spread the granola over 2/3 of the pan. If using a 13x18 baking sheet, spread granola mixture so it covers only half the pan, then flatten with a spatula.
  • Granola isn't the quickest recipe due to it's 35-40 minute bake time BUT it's super easy to toss together and very hands off for the most part, making it seem a lot quicker by default. I almost always make mine in advance for the week, feel free to follow suit!
  • Once you have a big, golden, delicious batch of granola made you can keep it in an airtight container in your pantry for 2 weeks, making these delicious breakfast bowls SUPER speedy and utterly easy to make!
  • For a burst of tropical goodness and some heart-healthy fiber add some flaked or shredded coconut to the mix after baking.
  • To ensure this granola is gloriously gluten-free, simply check the label on your oats to ensure they're GF certified.

Nutrition Information

Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 75mg (3%) Potassium 239mg (7%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Potassium 239mg 5%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

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