Granola
After making this homemade granola recipe, you’ll never want to go back to store bought! It’s packed with flavor, made with good-for-you ingredients, and SO easy to make.
Servings: 4 cups
Cost: $8.92
Equipment
- Rimmed sheet pan
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2-3/4 cups oats see note 1
- 1/2 cup pistachios shelled, see note 2
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a small pot, add the maple syrup, olive oil, brown sugar, and salt. Heat over medium-low, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- In a large bowl, add oats, pistachios, almonds, coconut flakes, pepitas, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the dry ingredients, gently stirring until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer. Bake for 35–40 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the granola is dry and golden brown.
- Let the granola cool completely. Stir in the dried cranberries, then transfer to an airtight container. Enjoy!
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Notes
Note 1: Use old-fashioned oats—avoid quick or steel-cut.
Note 2: Choose raw nuts—unroasted and unsalted work best.
Storage: Store granola in an airtight container at room temp for up to a week, or freeze it for longer. I love it straight from the freezer—it’s extra crunchy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 346kcal