Granola Recipe

A sheet pan full of granola with a pink linen napkin on the side.

Crunchy, flavorful, and easy to make, this homemade Granola recipe is a household favorite. Made with only a handful of ingredients, this homemade version is so much better than store-bought!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Cool Time 1

Total Time 1 40

Servings servings

Calories 469kcal

Author John Kanell

Equipment

mixing bowl
Rimmed baking sheet
Parchment paper

Ingredients

½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil (120ml)
½ cup maple syrup or honey (120ml)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups rolled oats (400g)
1 cup raw almonds pecans, or other nuts and seeds (120g)
½ cup coconut flakes (30g)
1 cup dried fruit (such as cranberries or raisins) (120g)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Add the oats, almonds, and coconut, and stir until everything is well-coated.
Pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into an even layer.
Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, or until golden brown. (The granola will still be soft and sticky when it comes out of the oven but will crisp as it cools.) Sprinkle with the dried fruit. For clumpy granola, press firmly into an even layer with a spatula. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Break up the granola and store it in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Notes

Give the granola time to cool before you enjoy it! Granola will continue to crisp up as they cool.
I prefer a lower heat and slower bake time to get a more evenly toasted and crisp granola with less risk of burning. However, if you like toastier granola, you can bake this recipe up to 350F. Keep in mind the higher the temp, the quicker it will bake. I’d recommend stirring every 5 minutes after the initial 10 minutes.
Do not add the dried fruit too early to the granola. The dried fruit will burn, and it’ll also lose its chewiness.
If you want to add additional add-ins, such as chocolate chips, stir them in at the end when the granola has cooled, or the chocolate will melt.
I highly recommend lining the sheet pan with parchment paper as it’ll make stirring the granola easier and prevent it from sticking to the pan.

Nutrition

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