This Healthy Homemade Granola recipe, made with simple ingredients, is a perfect alternative to store-bought granola. Enjoy it with Greek yogurt as a yogurt parfait with fresh fruit or as a healthy snack. It’s wholesome, affordable, and easy to make!
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The Players for Healthy Homemade Granola
Ingredients:
- Old Fashioned Oats – Use any old-fashioned oats to make this easy homemade granola recipe. I’ve been loving these Organic Sprouted Oats!
- Chopped Nuts – I’ll be using chopped walnuts in this easy granola recipe, but feel free to use what you have on hand! Keep scrolling to discover more delicious add-ins!
- Pumpkin Seeds – My kids and I love using pumpkin seeds! It’s not only packed with nutrients but makes this a lovely, crunchy granola.
- Coconut Oil – I use melted unrefined coconut oil to bind everything together but you can also use extra virgin olive oil (which will give it a slightly more savory flavor) or melted butter.
- Maple Syrup – Using real maple syrup in this healthy homemade granola is an excellent way to naturally sweeten it.
- Honey – The combination of honey and maple syrup together tastes fantastic in this homemade healthy granola recipe. Or feel free to only use maple syrup or only use honey!
- Vanilla Extract – Pure vanilla extract enhances the flavor with a subtle sweetness and warmth.
- Spices – You’ll need ground cinnamon and nutmeg for this great recipe!
How to Make Healthy Homemade Granola
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, add the melted coconut oil. Next, add all the dry ingredients: oats, chopped nuts, and pumpkin seeds.
Lastly, add the remaining wet ingredients and spices: maple syrup, honey, vanilla extract, and spices. Mix well using a wooden spoon or spatula.
Pour the oats mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. Be sure to keep a close eye on your granola so that it doesn’t burn.
Place the baking sheet on a cooling rack and allow the granola to come to room temperature. Break up the granola, if desired. I love clumpy granola, so I leave some larger chunks.
Note: If you’re using dried fruit like cherries or raisins, add them at the end once the granola has cooled. Enjoy!
Storage Instructions for Healthy Homemade Granola
To store, place the granola into a mason jar or an airtight container. The granola can stay fresh for up to 4 weeks in the pantry.
Tasty Add-In’s for Healthy Homemade Granola
Here’s a list of delicious additions to enhance your healthy homemade granola:
Dried Fruit
- Cranberries
- Pineapple
- Raisins or golden raisins
- Banana chips
- Apricots
- Cherries
- Medjool dates
- Craisins
- Figs
- Apples
- Unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut
Nuts and Seeds
- Sliced Almonds
- Walnuts or pecans
- Cashews
- Pistachios
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Chia seeds
- Flaxseeds
Spices and Flavorings
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract
- Ground ginger
- Cardamom
Natural Sweetener
- Honey
- Agave
- Maple syrup
- Coconut sugar
- Monkfruit
- Peanut butter
Fun Extras
- Mini chocolate chips
- Cacao nibs
- Protein powder
- Butterscotch chips
- Mini marshmallows (s’mores-inspired!)
- Crushed graham crackers
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If you end up trying this healthy homemade granola, leave me a comment. I’d love to chat with you!
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Healthy Homemade Granola
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 cups oats
- 3/4 cups pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the melted coconut oil. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Pour the oats mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Place the baking sheet on a cooling rack and allow the granola to come to room temperature. Break up the granola, if desired. Store cooled granola in mason jars or an airtight container. Enjoy!
Notes
Isaiah 40:8 - "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever."
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