This is seriously the BEST healthy granola recipe! It's so easy to make and it's delicious as a snack or served over yogurt. Sweet, salty, crunchy and chewy.
It's got all the feels!
You guys, are you looking for a healthy granola recipe? Well look no further because you've found it!
This is an easy granola recipe that you can make in about an hour. The ingredients are super simple and it can be easily incorporated into a healthy meal plan.
We love to make a batch at the beginning of the week and take it along on hikes or serve over yogurt for a quick breakfast. Each serving has 132 calories with plenty of protein and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- Rolled Oats: Use old fashioned rolled oats or quick cook oats. If you are gluten free, make sure the package is labeled gluten free!
- Nuts: The sky is the limit here, use one or a variety! We choose pecans, almonds and walnuts but you can use cashews, pistachios, or macadamia nuts as well.
- Honey: If you are vegan, feel free to swap honey out with maple syrup.
- Coconut Sugar: This can be swapped with dark brown sugar.
- Coconut Oil: This can be replaced with olive oil or avocado oil.
- Dried Fruit: Dried cranberries are easy to find but feel free to use dried blueberries, dried mango or even dried pineapple.
- Unsweetened Shredded Coconut: This ingredient is totally optional but adds a nice crunch and additional flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: Gives a rich flavor to the granola.
- Salt: Helps to balance all the flavors!
- Ground Cinnamon: Totally optional but if you like cinnamon, go for it!
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the dry ingredients together EXCEPT for the dried fruit. (You'll add that after the granola has baked and cooled.)
- Mix the wet ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to mix the two together. Spread the mixture evenly on the parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring the mixture half way through the baking time. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces and adding the dried fruit.
Storage
Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Homemade granola is cheaper than store-bought granola. Plus you know exactly what's in it. You can easily change the type of nuts, dried fruit and spices to create any flavor you're craving.
Spread the granola out onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in a 400°F oven for about 5 minutes.
Breakfast recipes
Some people say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Make it count with a wholesome, delicious and easy to make breakfast. Here's a few you may like to try.
- instant pot egg white bites
- peanut butter banana smoothie
- breakfast casserole
- fluffy protein pancakes
- gluten free waffles
Healthy Granola Recipe
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Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ¾ cups nuts, roughly chopped (pistachios, almonds, pecans)
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup dried fruit (cranberries, blueberries)
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the dry ingredients together EXCEPT for the dried fruit. (You'll add that after the granola has baked and cooled.)
- Mix the wet ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to mix the two together. Spread the mixture evenly on the parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring the mixture half way through the baking time. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces and adding the dried fruit.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- For gluten free diets, make sure the package of rolled oats is labeled Gluten Free.
Nutrition
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