Healthy Homemade Granola
on Jun 10, 2021
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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.
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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
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Healthy Homemade Granola
Ingredients
Basic Recipe:
- 6 cups uncooked oats, (old fashioned or quick oats or a mix of the two)
- 3/4 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
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. Line a big cookie sheet with parchment and grease lightly.
- In a large bowl combine the oats, flour, salt, and cinnamon if using, stir to combine.
- In a small bowl whisk together the coconut oil, honey, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients. Mix everything together making sure there are no dry spots.
- Add any additions you would like and stir to combine.
- Spread granola onto the prepared cookie sheet in an even layer. The pan will be nice and full. Bake for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let the granola cool, it will be a deep golden color.
- 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).
- 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.
Nutrition
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!
Hey! I made this and it is delicious! I’ve started cooking my granola in the crock pot on low-I stir every so often and it is really hard to burn in there. The time is a bit longer, but worth unburnt granola! Thanks
Just wondering if the temp is in Celsius or Fahrenheit?
Looks vwry yummy 🙂 what yoghurt do u recommend with this that is clean and healthy? ?
There’s a brand out West called Mountain High – it’s super clean and the price is good too!
Is it really 2 tablespoons of cinnamon? I made it and it’s yummy, but it seems I might have added to much cinnamon.
It is… but make it to taste! How did it taste after you baked it??
I have Saigon Cinnamin, which I think is stronger so I will reduce it next time. I like cinnamin, but it is a little too strong especially for my girls:-)
Can you make this without the whole wheat flour? I would like to make a gluten-free version with some gluten free oats.
Could you sub in a gluten-free flour? I’m not sure what kind you could use but I wouldn’t omit a flour completely. It acts as binding agent and helps the pieces stick together. What do you think?
I came across and it sounds so yummy, but we aren’t able to use coconut oil do to allergies 🙁 What would you recommend as a replacement?
Any type of fat – melted butter, olive oil and if you have to vegetable oil. Good luck!
Made this today and it did not “clump” despite not over-stirring. Any ideas of what I am doing wrong? Taste good, though!
Try adding more liquid (either honey, water, or oil or a combo)! If it isn’t clumping much before you put it on the pan it won’t clump much while it’s cooking. Start a bit stickier and you should end up with some more chunks in the end! Let me know how it goes 🙂
I think I need to try this.
I can’t wait to try this. I’ll be mixing this into my greek yogurt.
Add a few berries to it and it’s like heaven in a bowl 🙂 Thanks for the great comment!
Yummy! This does look good.