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Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe
5 from 87 votes

Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe

This Healthy Homemade Granola recipe combines rolled oats and sliced almonds tossed with a blend of maple syrup, honey, coconut oil, vanilla, and sea salt before baking until golden and crisp. The baking method promotes large cluster formation without stirring at the halfway mark, delivering crunchy yet slightly chewy texture. The result is a lightly sweetened granola that can be stored for quick breakfasts or snacks.

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

Ingredients

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

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

  • Use a rimmed baking sheet and spread the granola evenly but thickly for optimal clustering.
  • Bake without stirring halfway to preserve clumps in the granola.
  • Store granola in an airtight container to maintain crispiness for up to two weeks.
  • Add shredded or flaked coconut after baking for added flavor and texture.
  • Choose gluten-free oats if a gluten-free granola is desired.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

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.