Description
Granola is the ultimate breakfast companion, transforming your mornings into delightful experiences with its crunchy texture and sweet, nutty flavors. This homemade granola recipe is both simple and customizable, allowing you to create a nutritious blend that suits your taste. Perfect for topping yogurt or enjoying as a snack, this granola will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or apricots)
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, and cinnamon until combined.
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and gently fold in dried fruits after cooling slightly.
- Allow granola to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg