Homemade Healthy Granola is a delicious and versatile snack that can be eaten in different ways: as a topping for yogurt, as a breakfast cereal, or as a standalone snack. Making your own granola at home instead of buying store-bought versions, which often have added sugars, unhealthy fats, and preservatives, enables you to oversee the ingredients and opt for a healthier and more nutritious choice.
Homemade healthy granola offers benefits such as customization to cater to personal preferences, nutritional value through high-quality ingredients, cost-effectiveness compared to store-bought versions, and freshness without artificial additives. Creating your own granola allows you to tailor the ingredients to your taste and dietary needs, resulting in a healthier and more enjoyable eating experience.
I love having this nutritious homemade Granola recipe for breakfast most mornings because it contains all the good ingredients, including large granola clusters that I enjoy, and has the ideal taste and texture.
Key Ingredients for Homemade Healthy Granola
- Oats: The foundation of most granola recipes, oats are an incredible wellspring of fiber and help to keep you full and fulfilled.
- Nuts and Seeds: Crunch, protein, and healthy fats are added by sunflower, chia, nut, almond, and walnut seeds.
- Normal Sugars: Without using refined sugars, honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar can provide sweetness.
- Strong Oils: Olive oil or coconut oil can help the granola stay together and add an unpretentious wealth.
- Organic dried goods: The food acquires a chewy texture and a natural sweetness from dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, and apricots, among others.
- Flavors and Adding Flavors: Cinnamon, vanilla concentrate, and a hint of salt can work on the overall sort of your granola.
Different ways to prepare Homemade Healthy Granola:
- Vegan: Use coconut oil rather than spread and agave nectar instead of honey.
- Dried fruit should be included: Reduce the amount of oats by about half and add a generous half cup of dried cherries, raisins, mango, or any other fruit of your choice.
- Nut Free: As an alternative, you can make use of dried fruit or pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- No gluten: Choose oats that are gluten-free.
Ingredients:
- 4.5 cups of traditional rolled oats, not quick-cooking or steel-cut.
- 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds without being roasted
- 1 cup of Bob’s Red Mill unsweetened flaked coconut is preferred by me.
- 1 measuring cup filled with almonds that have been cut into slices.
- 1/3 cup of uncooked brown sesame seeds, or flax seeds
To make the syrup:
- 1/3 cup of either butter or coconut oil
- 1/3 cup of honey.
- 1/4 of a teaspoon of salt
- 1/3 cup of brown sugar that is light in color.
- 1 and a half teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and spray or line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In an enormous bowl, consolidate the oats, sunflower seeds, coconut, almonds, and sesame seeds by mixing.
- Add butter to a large saucepan over medium heat to make syrup. Add the salt, honey, and brown sugar. Heat the combination to the point of boiling and when bubbling, eliminate from intensity and mix in baking pop and vanilla.
- Pour syrup over the dry oat blend and blend well until everything is equitably covered.
- Pour combination onto arranged container and spread into an even layer. For eight minutes, bake. To flatten the mixture back into the pan, gently press it down with your spatula after removing it from the oven and tossing it. Bake an additional 8 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Eliminate dish from stove and utilize the rear of a metal spatula to press the hot granola immovably down into the skillet. Before stirring or breaking up the granola, allow it to cool completely in the pan—doing so will result in clusters that stick together.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
| 10 Minutes | 20 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
RECIPE NOTES
Make about 8 cups of granola with a serving size of ¼ cup. Vegan option uses coconut oil and agave nectar. To add dried fruit, reduce oats and add Craisins or freeze-dried fruit. For nut-free, omit almonds and add seeds or dried fruit. Use gluten-free oats for gluten-free option. Store in an airtight container for 4-6 weeks, or freeze for 2-3 months.
Nutritional Info
- Calories: 102kcal
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 61mg
- Potassium: 68mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5g
- Vitamin A: 60IU
- Vitamin C: 0.05mg
- Calcium: 26mg
- Iron: 1mg
Homemade healthy granola is a popular choice for many reasons. It is healthier with less sugar and lower calories than store-bought options. It is also freezer-friendly and can be stored for months in a freezer-safe bag. Additionally, homemade healthy granola makes for great food gifts, perfect for Christmas, birthdays, or as a healthy snack for new moms. If you try this Homemade healthy granola recipe, I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments. Your 5-star ratings motivate me to do my best. Stay connected for more recipes on my website.