This recipe for granola is sure to be a household staple. I keep it in a jar on my kitchen counter and snack on it whenever I need something sweet. You can use it as a topping for your favorite yogurt, pair it with some milk and eat it as cereal, or just snack on it as is!
The basis of this recipe is from a granola recipe that my mom started making years ago. We had a huuuuge container of this granola sitting on our kitchen island for most of my high school and college years. In her recipe, she adds dried fruits to give it a little extra texture and sweetness. Personally, I am not a fan of dried fruit, so it is omitted in my recipe. BUT, if you are a fan, dried fruit could be a tasty add-in!
I cannot emphasize enough how much you are going to love this recipe. It’s loaded with fiber, whole grains, healthy fats, and delicious spices. If you’re someone who goes through granola, this recipe could also save you some serious $$$$. One package of granola can cost upwards of $5 per package and could last you a week or two. This recipe will give you enough granola to last you weeks and costs a fraction of the price. Not to mention, a lot of granola sold at the store can be high in sugar, but this recipe uses minimal sugar.
Healthy Homemade Granola
Ingredients
- 6 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 3/4 cup crushed pecans
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, heat maple syrup, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract. Heat for 5 minutes and mix so everything is well incorporated.
- While you’re waiting for the liquids to warm, add oats, pumpkin seeds, pecans, almonds, chia seeds, and cinnamon to a large bowl. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Pour the warmed liquid mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix until the liquid is well incorporated into the dry mixture.
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread the granola mixture onto the baking sheets in even layers. Bake the granola for 20 minutes.
- Let the granola sit for at least 30 minutes before removing from the baking sheets. This allows the granola to form clusters.