How to make the Best Homemade Granola | Easy Recipe

Homemade granola is so easy to make using simple ingredients in your home kitchen. Crisp and delicious, you will love this granola recipe!

Occasionally, we splurge and buy store-bought granola in the summer because it’s so refreshing.

After buying a box or 2 at the grocery store, I always start making our own granola to use as cereal. This homemade granola is just as good as store bought and a lot healthier!

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Even though is seems convenient to grab a box of granola at the store, you may be picking up more than you bargain for.

Store bought cereals are often packed full of sugar and other not so healthy ingredients. This recipe uses basic ingredients for a healthy homemade granola recipe.

Making granola at home means you can add whatever you like in your granola or cereal. We like raisins and either walnuts or pecans.

From start to finish, it takes around 30 minutes to make, so, make a large batch and store it in a mason jar.

If you are looking for a sourdough granola recipe, click here: https://therosehomestead.com/sourdough-granola-recipe/

What you will need for this easy granola recipe

This is a great base recipe to add many other or your favorite mix-ins. I give a few optional ingredients, but feel free to add your favorites!

Old Fashioned Oats

Look for an organic rolled oat for this recipe. You can also use quick oats if that is what you have on hand.

Salt

We use Redmond’s Real salt, however any good quality sea salt will work fine.

Sugar

I prefer using an organic raw cane sugar in my kitchen. An organic brown sugar would be really tasty in this recipe.

Olive Oil

You may substitute with melted butter, coconut oil, vegetable oil, or avocado oil.

Honey

Honey adds an amazing flavor to the granola. You may use real maple syrup if you prefer.

Optional ingredients

These ingredients are optional but add so much flavor and crunch to the homemade granola.

Nuts: Add in 1 cup

Dried Fruit: Add in 1 cup after baked

Sunflower seeds or Pumpkin seeds: Add in 1 cup

Vanilla Extract: Add in 1 teaspoon

Flax Seeds: Add 1 tablespoon

Coconut Flakes: Add 1 cup

Step by step instructions for making this healthy granola recipe

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Add 2 cups oats, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup of sugar to a large mixing bowl and combine.

Once mixed well, add wet ingredients of 1/2 cups oil and 1/4 cup of honey to a large bowl and combine. Pour over dry ingredients.

Stir until mixed well and add the nuts. I use 1 cup of chopped nuts.

Put the mixture on the baking sheet making sure to spread it into an even layer.

Use either a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking sheet with a silicone mat.

This is the baking sheet and silicone mat I use

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Place in preheated oven and stir every 10 minutes. Let bake 20 minutes or until just starting to turn golden brown.

Remove from oven and let the granola cool completely until it is crisp. Add the raisins.

Serving Suggestions

Serve over yogurt for a protein packed breakfast.

Make a yogurt parfait with layers of yogurt, fresh berries or fresh fruit, and granola.

Pour milk over granola for a homemade cereal that is so delicious!

Make the most delicious smoothie bowls by adding your smoothie and topping with granola and chocolate chips!

Storage Tips

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 10-14 days.

Hope you try this recipe. We will see you soon!