Description
Delightful homemade granola brings warmth and crunch to morning tables, promising a wholesome start to your day. Crisp oats, golden honey, and toasted nuts blend into a nourishing breakfast treat you’ll crave with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (150 grams) chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup (170 grams) dried fruits (raisins or cranberries)
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1/2 cup (170 grams) honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) coconut oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal baking surface.
- Combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, and ground cinnamon in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently heat coconut oil and sweetener (honey or maple syrup) in a small saucepan over low temperature, stirring until fully integrated.
- Pour the warm liquid mixture over dry ingredients, thoroughly mixing to guarantee complete and uniform coating.
- Distribute the granola mixture across the prepared baking sheet, creating a uniform layer for consistent roasting.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, carefully rotating the pan midway to promote even browning and prevent burning.
- After removing from oven, allow granola to cool for several minutes, then fold in dried fruits to maintain their texture and prevent scorching.
- Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet, which will help create delightful crispy clusters and enhance overall crunchiness.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting honey or maple syrup levels to suit personal taste preferences.
- Ensure even toasting by spreading granola in a thin, uniform layer and stirring midway through baking to prevent burning.
- Add extra crunch and nutrition by incorporating seeds like chia, flax, or pumpkin seeds during the mixing stage.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, keeping granola crisp and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 322 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg