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    Bless This Mess > Recipes > Breakfast > Granola Recipes

    Healthy Homemade Granola

    Published: Jun 10, 2021 · Modified: Jun 10, 2021 by Melissa · 58 Comments

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    The best things in life are often the most simple. Illamae’s Granola is incredibly easy and only requires a few ingredients to make. Simple, delicious, and versatile- a triple threat!

    This chunky granola is made with just oil, honey, oats, and nuts. It is quick to whip up and you can add just about anything to it that you want.

    Easy Homemade Granola Recipe

    Once you try homemade granola, you will never buy it from the store again. It is so good, you can control what you are putting into the granola, and it is so easy.  4 ingredients and you are in business. 

    This granola is basic but it creates an awesome base so if you want to add chocolate chips, coconut, raisins etc. it is really simple to do. 

    Granola is a snack that everyone loves. It is delicious on top of yogurt or you can eat it like cereal with milk. I’m also known to just snack on it by the handful.

    How is cooking with honey different from table sugar?

    Honey burns pretty easily. If your granola is looking dark or smelling like it's burning, turn the oven down 25 degrees and take it out the pan while the oven cools. Burnt honey granola isn't the best. However, honey has a great flavor and is more natural!

    What other things can I mix into granola?

    This granola tastes great as is or you can add a variety of mix-ins. If you are in the mood to add something consider, craisins, dried fruit or chocolate chips. You really can’t go wrong here.

    How long does homemade granola last?

    Homemade granola lasts 3-4 weeks when stored in an airtight container. You can also freeze granola for up to 6 months. 

    Is homemade granola less expensive to make?

    Yes! I love making granola because it is not only healthier but it is cheaper than buying it from the store. I like to buy the ingredients for granola in bulk to make it even more cost effective. 

    Is homemade granola healthy?

    Granola contains healthy fats, iron, protein, and is a great source of fiber. If you eat granola in moderation, it is a great addition to a healthy diet.

    More granola recipes:

    • Crunchy Oat and Honey Granola Bars
    • Homemade Cinnamon Granola Recipe
    • 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Honey Granola Bars (no bake)
    • The Best Chocolate Chip Granola Bar Recipe
    • 8 Easy Homemade Granola Bar Recipes You Should Try TODAY
    • My Favorite Blueberry Pecan Granola Bar Recipe

    If you’ve tried this simple granola recipe or any other recipe on Bless this Mess, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience making it. And if you snapped some pictures of it, share it with me on Instagram so I can repost on my stories AND add your photo to your comment so that other can see your creation

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    Healthy Homemade Granola


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    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 1 hour and 15 min
    • Yield: About 8 cups 1x
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    Healthy homemade granola made with oats, honey, coconut oil and your choice of add-ins. You'll love this simple healthy breakfast recipe.


    Ingredients

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    Basic Recipe:

    • 6 cups uncooked oats (old fashioned or quick oats or a mix of the two)
    • ¾ cup whole wheat flour or oat flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup melted coconut oil
    • 1 cup honey
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

    Add 3 more cups of any combination of these (if using none, add an additional cup of oats):

    • chopped nuts or seed
    • dried fruit
    • unsweetened coconut flakes
    • chocolate chips (add after it bakes and cools, and probably not more than a cup of them total)
    • I also like to add 1-2 tablespoon of cinnamon or other similar spices

     


    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. Line a big cookie sheet with parchment and grease lightly.
    2. In a large bowl combine the oats, flour, salt, and cinnamon if using, stir to combine.
    3. In a small bowl whisk together the coconut oil, honey, and vanilla.
    4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients. Mix everything together making sure there are no dry spots.
    5. Add any additions you would like and stir to combine.
    6. Spread granola onto the prepared cookie sheet in an even layer. The pan will be nice and full. Bake for 1 hour.
    7. Remove from the oven and let the granola cool, it will be a deep golden color. 
    8. Once the granola has cooled break it into smaller pieces as you see fit (we like some chunky and eat it like a cookie and some we break up small in our bowls for cold cereal). 
    9. Store in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge if you aren't going through it very quickly.

    Notes

    • This recipe is very forgiving. If I am feeling cheap or plain I don't add any nuts or dried fruit. The plain-jane granola is excellent with yogurt and berries. Do add an additional cup of oats if you aren't adding any other extras. 
    • I like to make this recipe on a silicone baking mat. It helps keep the mess at a minimum. Do you have one yet?
    • We loved a cup each of unsweetened coconut flakes, salted sunflower seeds, and chopped pecans in this recipe, they're a really good combination and the one I make the most often.
    • To make oat flour just add some oats to a blender or food processor and blend until it creates a nice flour, measure after blending.
    • Prep Time: 15 min
    • Cook Time: 1 hour
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: homemade granola, healthy granola recipe, easy granola recipe, how to make granola, granola recipe, honey granola, cinnamon granola, coconut granola

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    And some yogurt to go with your granola:

    • Crock Pot or Slow Cooker Yogurt
    • Homemade Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt Cups
    • 5 Easy Healthy Yogurt Bowl Ideas
    • 4 Ingredient Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt (5 minute recipe!)

    And there you have it, one very simple granola recipe that you can use as your base recipe. Feel free to add nuts, seeds, and dried fruit as you like. You can't go wrong with this recipe!

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    1. Alyssum

      June 27, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      has this recipe changed from before? I have been making it for years, but didn't commit to memory and I thought there was water in it. And maybe less oil and honey. Am I wrong?

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      • Melissa

        June 29, 2021 at 9:10 am

        I did take out the water (it was a 1/2 cup) and everything else is the same, I don't add as many mix in's most of the time so it doesn't need the water really, but if you are adding all the nuts and stuff go ahead and keep adding it.

    2. Bernice Virkler

      January 10, 2020 at 7:25 am

      Delicious!

      ★★★★★

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      • Melissa

        January 12, 2020 at 8:24 am

        I think I'm going to make this today after seeing your lovely picture! Thank you for taking the time to post it!

    3. Katie swanson

      July 19, 2015 at 3:11 pm

      Our family Loves this recipe! I've lost track of how many times we have made it. I substituted almond flour today for the wheat. My 5 year old loves it mixed with vanilla yogurt and tons of fresh strawberries. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Melissa

        July 20, 2015 at 3:09 pm

        Yay!! It's a constant at our house too. So glad you took the time to tell me, totally made my day!

    4. Allison Brown

      January 04, 2015 at 2:06 pm

      I am allergic to coconut, do you have any suggestions for alternatives for this recipe?

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      • Melissa

        January 04, 2015 at 7:40 pm

        Yes! Leave it out... and as for the oil, just sub an oil you like - avocado, canola, vegetable, and olive oil all work. You can sub the coconut flakes for nuts if you like.

    5. Dayna

      January 01, 2015 at 5:53 pm

      Can I substitute the whole wheat flour for coconut flour or almond flour, would it still work?

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      • Melissa

        January 01, 2015 at 9:43 pm

        I've never used those flours before but it's a very forgiving recipes. I think you'd be pretty safe to give it a try! Let me know how it turns out if you do 🙂

    6. CryssieB

      December 30, 2014 at 6:24 am

      I'm allergic to coconut...is there another type of oil that I can use?

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      • Melissa

        December 30, 2014 at 11:24 am

        Yep, just about any oil you want! I've used olive oil and normal oil vegetable oil in a pinch.

    7. Shalini

      October 29, 2014 at 2:59 pm

      If I want to add a gluten free flour instead of wheat what could I add

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      • Melissa

        October 29, 2014 at 8:12 pm

        I bet you could swap out the whole wheat flour for gluten free, equal ratio (1 to 1) and I'd love to know how it works!

    8. Tara

      August 25, 2014 at 10:23 am

      First of all, my kids and I love your recipe! It's especially delicious with vanilla you hurt. But, I was wondering what the serving size is and how many calories per serving? I log everything on the MyFitnessPal app and I don't know what to put.

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      • Tara

        August 25, 2014 at 10:25 am

        *yogurt lol

      • Melissa

        August 26, 2014 at 2:30 pm

        That's a hard one... I have no idea! I need to find some kind of software that will calculate stuff like that for me. Will the internet tell you? Good luck lady 🙂

      • Graves

        April 10, 2015 at 9:53 pm

        I believe there's a website called recipe calculator that you can get the calculations.

    9. Amberly Hudson

      August 17, 2014 at 5:35 pm

      What are the calories per servin on this? Thanks

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    10. Susan

      August 10, 2014 at 6:42 pm

      I live in PA and found that if I spread the granola over two cookie sheets and rotate them after the 20 minute stir, it is a bit crunchier and clumps better.
      I love this recipe and have made it three time now! Thanks for sharing it!

      Reply
    11. Sarah

      August 07, 2014 at 7:27 am

      I am sitting here eating this right now...and it is absolutely delicious!!! Thank you for the wonderful recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Melissa

        August 07, 2014 at 8:22 am

        Yay! I'm making a batch today! Thanks for the feedback friend.

    12. Kaci

      August 01, 2014 at 10:53 pm

      I have made this a couple times. I love the flavor! I can get it to clump just the way I like it. My only problem is I can't get it to dry and be crunchy like granola is supposed to be.

      Reply
      • Melissa

        August 02, 2014 at 3:36 pm

        Hhhmm. I live in Utah so my air is very very dry. If I were you I'd cut the water down to 1/4 or 1/3 of a cup and see if that helps it to get it crunchy. The crunch is the best part! I hope that helps 🙂

    13. Madeline

      July 06, 2014 at 1:52 pm

      I absolutely LOVE your granola! I've made it 3 times now and have gotten rave reviews from everyone who's tried it! It's delicious in yogurt and as cereal! Do you have the nutritional info for it?

      Reply
      • Melissa

        July 09, 2014 at 2:42 pm

        Nope but I'm sure somewhere online could generate that for you! I'm always a little hesitant to put nutritional info up when I don't have a great source for the info. Good luck though! You'll love the recipes, it's one of my very favorites.

    14. Khrystine

      June 11, 2014 at 7:46 pm

      What type of honey do you use?

      Reply
      • Melissa

        June 12, 2014 at 7:36 am

        Honey is easy for me to buy local and that's what I like to do... a friend here in town raises bees and I buy her honey! It's sooo much better than that cheap stuff from the store. I think that stuff is bitter (or it was the last time I had some) Good luck in finding a local source. I recommend checking out the farmer's market and asking about buying bulk options!

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