Homemade Granola

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4.9

82 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    20 oz

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Granola

This Homemade Granola combines rolled oats with chopped pecans and shredded coconut, sweetened by a mixture of dark brown sugar and maple syrup, and balanced with coconut oil and salt. The granola is baked to a golden brown with periodic stirring to ensure even toasting, resulting in a crunchy texture with caramelized sweetness and nutty undertones. It stores well for months, making it a convenient breakfast or snack staple.

Description

Homemade Granola is prepared by mixing rolled oats, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut with dark brown sugar for sweetness. A liquid mixture of maple syrup, warm water, coconut oil, and salt is combined with the dry ingredients, coating them evenly. Baking at a moderate temperature with stirring every 20 minutes ensures even toasting, giving the granola a crisp texture and uniform golden color.

The combination of nuts and coconut adds varied crunch and flavor layers, while the brown sugar and maple syrup caramelize during baking for subtle sweetness. The presence of salt enhances the overall taste balance.

Once cooled, this granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to two months, providing a versatile topping for yogurt, cereal, or as a snack on its own.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 Cups rolled oats 12oz/345g
  • 2 Cups pecan chopped, 10oz/280g
  • 3/4 Cup shredded coconut 2oz/60g
  • 1/4 Cup plus 2 tablespoons (2oz/60g) dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 Cup plus 2 tablespoons (2oz/60g) maple syrup
  • 1/4 Cup coconut oil or canola, vegetable, sunflower oil; 1 ½ oz/46g
  • 2 Tbsp water warm
  • 3/4 tsp salt
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