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This simple method for making homemade granola is quick and results in delicious, crisp, flavorful clumps of whole-grain cereal. Makes a great addition to breakfast bowls, yogurt parfaits, and a homemade gift for others. 

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 25 mins Total: 35 mins + 1 hour cooling
Servings: 24 (8 cups total) 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats) 
  • ¾ cup unsweetened flaked or shredded coconut
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ⅓ cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons pure honey
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
  • Optional mix-ins: 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries, chopped figs or apricots, dates, etc.)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside. 
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, coconut, sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, oil, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt; mix well to combine. 
  3. Spread the mixture over the entire surface of the prepared baking sheet in an even layer
  4. Bake until the granola is lightly browned, without stirring, 22-26 minutes.
  5. Open the oven door and rotate the pan. Then close the door and turn the oven off.  
  6. Allow the granola to sit in the turned-off oven for 30 minutes on the baking sheet (do not stir). 
  7. Remove the granola from the oven and let the granola cool completely before sprinkling with the dried fruit of choice (if using), then break it into clusters.
  8. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Notes

For nut free, omit the sliced almonds or replace them with sunflower seeds or additional pumpkin seeds.

For vegan, use an additional 2 tablespoons maple syrup in place of the 2 tablespoons honey.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: ⅓ cup
  • Calories: 123
  • Fat: 6 g
  • (Sat Fat: 2 g)
  • Sodium: 13 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • (Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 6 g)
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessica Beacom