Easy Homemade Toasty Granola
Satisfy that crunch craving with this homemade granola that takes 25 minutes to make. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool!
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Large baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup of your favorite unsalted nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, peanuts, macadamia nuts) chopped
- ½ cup of your favorite unsalted seeds (pumpkin, sesame, sunflower)
- ¼ cup flax and/or chia seeds
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ tsp salt (only if using unsalted nuts and seeds)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, apricots, cranberries) (optional) chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. If you don’t have parchment paper, spray the baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Add the oats, nuts, seeds, honey, salt (if using), and cinnamon in the large bowl and stir well to combine.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and put in the oven. Bake until golden brown for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring once or twice for even toasting. Watch the granola closely from the 15-minute mark so your nuts and seeds don’t get burnt.
- Put the baking sheet on a cooling rack and let the granola cool completely, for at least 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
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Notes
Tips and Tricks
Do I have to add the nuts and seeds?
This recipe is easily adaptable to your tastes, so feel free to leave out whatever nuts or seeds you don’t have access to or that are not your preference. You can use just one or two one week, then the next week use a different one or two so that the granola tastes a little different each time. This helps you feed any particular (picky) eaters in your house.
Can I use another sweetener?
Yes. Maple syrup works well in place of honey. Try to avoid honey or maple syrup that has added sugars or sweeteners if you can. I have not tried agave syrup myself, but that might be another option to try.
Of course, sometimes you can’t afford certain ingredients if they aren’t available at warehouse stores or you have unexpected household expenses. Do what you need to do to feed yourself and your family and don’t feel guilty about your ingredient choices! You got this.
How long can I store the granola?
This keeps for about 7 to 10 days. I love to keep it in a glass jar on the counter so I can see it and encourage my family to eat it. It’s great for late night snacking when I don’t know what I feel like eating. This satisfies any crunchy, sweet craving so I’m not reaching for the cookies or the chips. Just a couple of handfuls of granola and I’m good!