Description
This healthy granola is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with oats, nuts, and seeds, it’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans), chopped
- 1/2 cup seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates), optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely. Stir in dried fruit if using.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts and seeds.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: healthy granola, homemade granola, granola recipe, nutritious breakfast, vegan granola