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homemade granola

Crunchy Homemade Granola Recipe to Transform Your Mornings

This homemade granola is a delicious and customizable breakfast option, perfect for transforming your mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Granola Base
  • 3 cups Rolled Oats Ensure they're gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Use walnuts, almonds, or pecans.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can be replaced with nutmeg.
Binding Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil Can substitute with olive oil or butter.
  • 1/3 cup Honey Can replace with maple syrup for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for best results.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruits Cranberries or raisins.
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Add after baking.
  • 1/4 cup Seeds Sunflower or pumpkin.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • Microwave

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, and cinnamon.
  3. Melt the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, then add honey or maple syrup.
  4. Incorporate vanilla extract into the warm mixture.
  5. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway to ensure even browning.
  8. Cool the granola completely on the baking pan for about 30 minutes.
  9. Once cooled, break into clusters and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For extra crunch, consider mixing in 1-2 tablespoons of sugar before baking. Allow the granola to cool completely to achieve maximum crunch.

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