Easy and Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe
About this recipe
This Easy and Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe is a simple way to make your own crunchy snack or breakfast option. With a mix of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, it’s a wholesome alternative to store-bought granola that often contains added sugars and preservatives.
The recipe is flexible, allowing you to customize it with your favorite nuts and seeds, making it a great way to use what you have on hand.
Ingredient notes
- The recipe calls for 360g of rolled oats, which is about 4 cups.
- You can use honey, maple syrup, or agave as a sweetener, with 170g being roughly 1/2 cup.
Tips from The Cooking Foodie’s video
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Stir the granola every 8-10 minutes while baking to ensure even browning and prevent burning.
- Let the granola cool completely before breaking it into pieces to maintain its crunchy texture.
Good to know
- How long do I bake the granola?
- Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring every 8-10 minutes.
- What can I substitute for pecans or almonds?
- You can add other nuts and seeds to your taste.
- How do I store the granola?
- Transfer to an airtight container after it cools completely.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to The Cooking Foodie: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
Pour in the olive oil and honey, then mix well until all ingredients are coated.
- 4
Spread the mixture in a thin layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring every 8-10 minutes, until golden brown to your liking.
- 6
Remove from the oven, add the cranberries, and stir well. Let cool completely, then break the granola into pieces and transfer to an airtight container.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from The Cooking Foodie’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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