This Homemade Granola is crunchy, easy to customize, and perfect for breakfast, overnight oats or snacking. Made with simple pantry staples, it's a recipe you'll want to make on repeat.
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Why It's Yummy
- Homemade is better and healthier!
- No nasty preservatives or chemicals - making it yourself, you'll have peace of mind knowing exactly what goes into your granola.
- It's affordable.
- Naturally Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, has no oil, and can be made Vegan without adding honey.
- This granola is great for breakfast or a quick snack just like my chocolate energy balls.
Ingredients
- Oats - rolled oats (old-fashioned oats). Quick oats may work but avoid steel-cut oats that will lack the chewiness and the crunch that we need.
- Sunflower Seeds & Pumpkin Seeds - or you can add chia seeds.
- Pecans - substitute pecans with walnuts or cashews, or omit them if you're nut-free.
- Vanilla Extract - choose pure vanilla extract and not the artificial kind.
- Blanched Almond Flour - adds flavor, and texture and acts as a binder together with liquid sweetener. Almond meal can be used as well but I prefer flour for it's fine texture. Use this guide on how to make almond flour.
- Freeze dried raspberries - or strawberries or blueberries, for a touch of summer!
- Maple Syrup - I also added a touch of honey but you can use only one type of sweetener. Agave nectar can be used as well which will give your granola a slightly lighter sweet taste.
- Additional Add-ins - chia seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds or unsweetened dried fruits.
The full recipe and ingredients can be found in the recipe card below this post.
How To Make Homemade Granola
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2: Combine all ingredients except raspberries in a bowl.
Gently mix until clusters form and mixture is well combined.
Spread onto prepared baking sheet evenly.
For clusters, make small piles with space for crispiness.
STEP 3: Bake for about 20 minutes.
STEP 4: At the halfway mark, carefully flip the granola, ensuring even cooking.
Stir the granola from the edges towards the center, where it cooks faster.
STEP 5: Bake for an extra 5-10 mins until edges are golden brown and granola is slightly soft, totaling around 30 mins.
Remove from oven and let cool on rack for 40-60 mins.
STEP 6: Stir in raspberries.
This homemade granola yields 16 servings, about 4 cups, ideal for breakfast.
Granola Popular Substitutions
- Nuts: pecans, walnuts, or cashews. Almond flour can be left out as well and made entirely with oats.
- Rolled Oats: If you have a gluten sensitivity or allergy, ensure you use certified gluten-free oats. For a grain-free option, you can replace the oats with a combination of nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes or explore more options about substitutes for oats in granola bars.
- Sweetener: If you don't have maple syrup, honey, agave nectar, or another liquid sweetener of your choice can be used.
Tips
- Choose quality ingredients. Opt for high-quality oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.
- You can add a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil for texture, flavor and richness.
- Spices. Choose high quality cinnamon as this will add so much more aroma and flavor to your granola. You can also add cardamom or nutmeg.
- Mix thoroughly. Ensure all ingredients are well-coated for even flavors.
- Don't skip stirring the granola halfway through to ensure it is not burned by the end of baking time.
- If using dried fruit as an additional mix-in, add it together with the raspberries later on.
- Cool completely before storing. Let it cool fully to retain its crispy texture.
How To Eat This Granola Recipe
I love to add a sprinkle over some unsweetened greek yogurt, with almond butter or toss it on smoothie bowls, overnight oats or mix it with milk and fresh fruit for a scrumptious treat!
Freezing And Storing Instructions
- To Store. In an airtight container at room temperature in a cool and dry spot. It will stay fresh for up to two weeks.
- To Freeze. This granola can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Place it in a resealable freezer bag, and push out any excess air before placing it in the freezer.
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Recipe Card
Homemade Granola Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grab a big baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Keep it aside for now.
- Take a large bowl and toss in all the ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to gently mix everything together until you see some clusters forming and the mixture is well combined.
- Pour the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. With the spatula, give it a gentle push to spread it out evenly. Make little piles of the mixture to create those yummy clusters. Remember to leave some space between the clusters so they can get nice and crispy.
- Pop the baking sheet into the oven and let it bake for about 20 minutes. Once halfway through, grab a heatproof spatula and carefully flip the granola, making sure to keep those clusters intact. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the edges turn a deep golden brown and the granola is just a little bit soft. Mine took around 30 minutes in total. Don't worry, the granola will crisp up as it cools down.
- Take out the baking sheet and place it on a cooling rack. Let it cool for about 40 to 60 minutes, or until it's completely cooled down. Now, it's time to enjoy your homemade granola! Don't forget to stir in some raspberries for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition
Notes
- *Blanched Almond Flour - adds flavor, and texture and acts as a binder with liquid sweetener. Almond meal can also be used, but I prefer flour for its fine texture.
- Granola Serving. This recipe makes about 16 small servings for breakfast which equals 4 cups.
- To Store. Store your gluten-free granola in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool and dry spot. It will stay fresh for up to two weeks.
- To Freeze. This granola can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Place it in a resealable freezer bag, and push out any excess air before placing it in the freezer.
- Mix thoroughly. Ensure all ingredients are well-coated for even flavors.
- Don't skip stirring the granola halfway through to ensure it is not burned by the end of baking time.
- If using dried fruit as an additional mix-in, add it together with the raspberries later on.
- Choose healthy unsweetened condiments to serve your granola.
- Cool completely before storing. Let it cool fully to retain its crispy texture.
- Oats - Rolled oats (old-fashioned oats). Quick oats may work but avoid steel-cut oats that will lack the chewiness and the crunch that we need.
- Sunflower Seeds & Pumpkin Seeds - Or you can add chia seeds.
- Pecans - Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or cashews, or omit them if you're nut-free.
- Vanilla Extract - Like with most baking recipes, vanilla extract adds that bakery-style/restaurant-quality burst of flavor to any recipe. Choose pure vanilla extract and not the artificial kind.
- Freeze-dried raspberries - or strawberries or blueberries, for a touch of summer! Totally optional, and you can leave it out and then use fresh berries when serving granola.
- Maple Syrup - I also added a touch of honey but you can use only one type of sweetener. Agave nectar can be used as well which will give your granola a slightly lighter sweet taste.
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Angel
This is by far my favorite granola recipe
Julia | The Yummy Bowl
thank you so much Angel!
Julia | The Yummy Bowl
An easy and healthier granola for a perfect breakfast on the go!