Description
Start your day with this delightful homemade granola, a perfect blend of rolled oats, nuts, and honey that brings warmth and crunch to breakfast or snacks. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also fills your kitchen with a tantalizing aroma. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a truly personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins or cranberries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, mixed nuts, coconut flakes, and cinnamon.
- Drizzle honey (or maple syrup) and melted coconut oil over the dry ingredients; mix well until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even browning. Keep an eye on the edges.
- Once golden brown, remove from the oven and let cool completely before adding dried fruits.
- Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For additional flavors, consider adding chocolate chips or swapping nuts as per preference. Toasting nuts beforehand enhances their crunchiness and flavor.