A straightforward recipe to make one of the best selfmade wholesome granola. It is less expensive than store-bought, naturally sweetened and so flavorful!
That is my primary, go-to recipe for granola. I’ve made it 1,000,000 instances (slight exaggeration right here however I am shut!) and despite the fact that I really like its variations (pumpkin, apple pie or chocolate! – see beneath) I at all times come again to it as a result of it is tremendous easy but so good.
I consider all of us wholesome foodies want a superb granola recipe we are able to use again and again, and I am hoping this one can be theone for you!
Eat your granola as a snack or for breakfast, by itself, with some milk or Greek yogurt or a smoothie topping!
Okay, let me present how we make it!
Rolled oats, additionally know as old style oats, are finest for granola
My go-to combine is almond, pecans and hazelnuts, however you may as well use walnuts, cashews or any of your favourite nut.
Seeds are good too: assume sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), flax seeds, hemp seeds and even chia seeds.
Coconut oil (refined to keep away from the coconut style, or unrefined for a really gentle coconut style).
You can even use a light-weight tasting olive oil.
Maple syrup or honey.
For this primary recipe, I exploit cinnamon. You can even attempt including ginger (not more than a teaspoon), nutmeg (only a pinch), pumpkin spice or gingerbread spice.
Do not skip the salt, it brings out the flavors.
Dried cranberries, cherries, apricots, strawberries… any of your favourite dried fruits. Add them after baking.
Skip them altogether to decrease the sugar content material.
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A straightforward recipe to make one of the best selfmade wholesome granola. It is less expensive than store-bought, naturally sweetened and so flavorful!
Preheat oven to 300 F / 150 C levels. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put aside.
In a big bowl, mix all of the dry elements: oats, shredded coconut, nuts, cinnamon and salt.
Add the moist elements: maple syrup and coconut oil. Combine completely till effectively mixed and all of the oats look moist.
Switch on ready baking sheet, unfold the combination right into a ¾”-thick layer (about 1.5/2 cm) and with a picket spoon, press down the granola on the ready baking sheet.
A thick layer and urgent down the granola is essential to getting clusters!
In the event you choose your granola with out clusters, unfold the combination as a lot as potential and do not press it down.
Bake for half-hour or till golden brown.
All ovens are completely different so begin checking round 20-25 minutes to ensure it would not burn.
Take away from the oven, unfold the dried fruits on prime and let it cool utterly.
DO NOT TOUCH the granola earlier than it is utterly cooled down. It is key to make it crunchy and clumpy!
When cool, break it into items and retailer in an air-tight container – ideally within the fridge to maintain it further crunchy.
Taste variations:
Extra granola recipes you’ll love:
UPDATE NOTE: This publish was initially printed on August 31, 2012 and republished in April 2019 with a model new recipe, new photographs and extra suggestions.
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Do you imply sweetened condensed milk, like I would use for Magic Cookie Bars? That sounds intriguing. I have been making my very own granola for 10-12 years now, however I like that concept. In the event you’re , I’ve discovered that including wheat germ helps the granola “clump” higher. I often make mine tropical with lots of completely different nuts, banana chips, and coconut. Yummy!
Sure completely, sweetened condensed milk! It provides the granola a caramel-y and crunchy texture I really like.
Thanks for the tip, it is good to know!
I usually simply combine granola with cream and it it uncooked. I am gonna attempt your suggestion and blend it with condensed milk! Thanks!
I am glad you want this recipe Jon! 🙂
Oh, Marie. This granola recipe comes on the good time. I’ve a can of sweetened condensed milk left within the pantry and would love to make use of it for this recipe! This granola appears so crunchy!
I make selfmade granola too, my recipe is a bit bit completely different, so I can not wait to attempt yours! I particularly love all of the variations!
Thanks Pam! Is not selfmade granola one of the best?!
Love granola and I make it usually at my residence. I like that you simply made it wholesome!
It means we are able to eat extra, proper? 😉
I am undoubtedly a fan of selfmade granola for my morning yogurt, or simply to hold in a ziploc bag for once I get a hankering… This sounds actually great!
Thanks Lisa 🙂 I really like carrying it round in a ziploc bag too!
Wow, I really like granola however i’ve by no means thought to make it myself! Thanks for the recipe and all of the potential taste variations! Hazelnut and chocolate, yum!!
It is really easy Sophia! When you attempt it, there is no going again!
I might snack on this granola all day! It appears so hearty and scrumptious!
Thanks Jessica! It *would possibly* be what I do when I’ve a batch round hehe.
It has cinnamon so two thumbs up. Do not keep in mind once I final ate Granola however this appears so good. Including Cinnamon is genius as a result of not solely does it minimize what little sweeteners you used, it creates a tremendous style sensation with Granola. Now in the event you agree to make use of Ceylon Cinnamon we’ll ship you a free bag of the perfect natural Ceylon Cinnamon. Simply e-mail us along with your transport tackle.
Completely, cinnamon is a staple! Thanks, I’ll get in contact.
Best granola recipe ever! My household loves it. Soooo yummy!
Tremendous comfortable to listen to Ronda, yay!
The place is the portion of the recipe that decision fro sweetened condensed milk. I see feedback about it, however cannot discover it.
Hey Cynthia! This publish has been up to date in April 2019 with a brand new granola recipe that does not embody sweetened condensed milk anymore.
What number of energy is simply 1/2 a cup? 85.5?
Hello Sunny! One cup has 85, half a cup 42. Cheers!
This recipe turned out fabulous. I used honey, craisins, raisins, including pumpkin seeds and chia seeds. I additionally elevated it 1/2 as a lot. Like it!!
Love the sounds of those add-ins Janet, thanks for sharing!
Hello Marie! Your recipe sounds yummy! It’s my first time making selfmade granola and I solely have fast oats. Have you ever tried it with them as an alternative of quaint? Simply curious if I ought to go forward and make it or wait til I grocery store once more?
Thanks!
Hello Mary! I did attempt with fast oats and the feel actually is not the identical, it isn’t pretty much as good. It really works if that is all you will have and do not need to enterprise out for that, however in the event you’re planning to buy groceries anyway I’d wait a bit 🙂
I admire your suggestions. Thanks a lot!! Can’t wait to attempt😊
I’ve made this granola 3X now and my husband loves it. We now have it with our yogurt and contemporary fruit. He prefers it over retailer purchased. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Such a unbelievable praise Angelica, thanks a lot!
So scrumptious! I really couldn’t wait till it cooled! However I simply grabbed a pair spoonfuls!
Haha yeah, it is onerous to withstand! Glad you really liked it Alisa 🙂
Doing many times simply find it irresistible
Yay tremendous comfortable to listen to you find it irresistible Anabel 🙂
I’ve made this recipe greater than 10 instances now. It’s so good! As a substitute of cinnamon I exploit Granola Spice from Gewurzhaus and it makes my entire home odor wonderful when it’s within the oven. Thanks a lot for this recipe Marie! I find it irresistible. I now give lots of it away as items to buddies and so they find it irresistible too. I can’t wait to start out making an attempt variations with completely different elements. I’d wish to attempt your chocolate hazelnut granola subsequent.
So so comfortable to listen to Emma! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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