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Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe

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This Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a crunchy, golden snack made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, sliced almonds, and natural sweeteners. Baked at a low temperature to achieve perfect clusters, it’s perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack.

  • Total Time: 35-45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups sliced almonds
  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and position the center rack up one level so it is on the second rack from the top. This ensures even roasting of the granola.
  2. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. Set it aside for later use.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pure maple syrup, melted coconut oil, honey, pure vanilla extract, and sea salt until fully combined, creating a smooth and flavorful base for the granola.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Fold the rolled oats and sliced almonds into the wet mixture gently, making sure all dry ingredients are evenly coated without crushing the almonds.
  5. Spread the Mixture: Use a silicone spatula to transfer the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Press down firmly to create a compact and even layer, which encourages chunk formation as it bakes.
  6. Bake the Granola: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Then, rotate the pan 180 degrees to ensure even toasting. Continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the granola is golden and crispy to your preference. Do not stir the granola during baking to allow large clusters to form.
  7. Cool Completely: Remove the granola from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet. Cooling helps the granola develop its signature crunch and makes it easier to break into chunks for serving or storage.

Notes

  • Pressing the granola mixture firmly before baking helps create large clusters that are delicious and satisfying.
  • Ovens vary in temperature, so keep an eye on the granola to prevent burning and achieve your desired degree of golden color.
  • Do not stir the granola during baking if you want chunkier clusters; stirring will produce finer granules.
  • The granola will crisp up as it cools, so resist the urge to taste it immediately after baking.
  • Store granola in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/healthy-homemade-granola-recipe/