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The Healthier Way: Easy Homemade Granola Recipe

Published: Aug 22, 2018 · Modified: Oct 15, 2024 by Marisa Franca

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Homemade granola can be a nutritious and delicious start to your morning or a healthy treat. We've tried the store-bought brands and found that they're full of fillers, useless ingredients, and high in sugar and unhealthy fats and oils. And if that isn't enough to turn you off, a small box costs a fortune in comparison to what you get. You'll find that this is the ultimate healthy homemade granola. You can make it to your taste and you can also make this granola recipe either clumpy or loose. It's your call. We promise that you'll love this easy recipe. 

For this recipe, you will need old-fashioned oats, wheat germ, oat bran, sunflower seeds, almonds, pecans, walnuts, ground flax seed, whole flax seed, sea salt, maple syrup, organic honey, brown sugar, coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla, dried fruit (your choice).

A bowl of homemade granola with blueberries and strawberries in the bowl with yogurt on the side of the granola.
First Published: August 22,2018... Last Updated: May 04, 2019

Do you like granola? We do! So much so that we make it in bulk. We've bought different brands, different flavors,  different combinations. But we found something lacking. Taste? Beh! Texture? Ho-Hum!

We decided to experiment with homemade granola recipes.

Requirements for our Homemade Granola.

  • it's an easy recipe.
  • it's nutritious.
  • the texture has clumps and clusters.
  • be able to store.

We ended with this healthy homemade granola recipe { not bragging} that is by far the best we've tasted.

A bowl of homemade granola in a brown bowl with a teaspoon in the granola. A stemmed glass of orange juice is on the side along with a stack of white bowls at the side and a brown bowlful of Greek yogurt on the bottom. The breakfast is set on a brown and black plain placemat.

How to make Healthier Granola.

It's all about the ingredients. They are simple to find and the combination is delicious. Here is an overview:

  • old-fashioned oats.
  • wheat germ.
  • oat bran.
  • sunflower seeds
  • almonds, pecans, walnuts
  • flax -- ground and whole.
  • cinnamon
  • honey, maple syrup, brown sugar (this you can control how much).
  • cinnamon.
  • vanilla.
  • extra virgin coconut oil.
  • raisins or any other dried fruit you like.

Don't be afraid of the fat in this easy granola recipe. The extra virgin coconut oil we use is not only good for your tummy it's also excellent for your skin and hair.

You can add more of what you like or eliminate what's not to your taste. We always stress making whatever recipe we post your way. Just try to keep amounts the same.

Your regular grocery store should have all the ingredients. If not, a Whole Market, Trader Joes, or Fresh Thyme would.

A Nutritious and Easy Homemade Granola.

 Once you have the ingredients ready, combine the dry ones in a large bowl and put them in a large baking sheet that you spritzed with vegetable spray.

Heat the honey coating in a deep pan until it is bubbly.

A saucepan with a wooden spoon on a gas stove cooking the sweetener for the homemade granola.
Granola Honey Mixture For Homemade granola

Let it cook for about 2 minutes making sure you stir it all the time. You don't want it to bubble over.

Pour the hot liquid slowly over the dry ingredients. Stir until it is thoroughly mixed.


We put the coated ingredients in a 13X19 Wilton pan that was sprayed with vegetable oil. Bake in a preheated 300F oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring the granola every 20 minutes.

Granola mixture in a deep aluminum pan ready for the sweet mixture.
Homemade Granola in the pan before baking

Let the granola cool undisturbed on a cooling rack. This will give you the nice granola chunks.

Add the dried fruit once the homemade granola is cool. If you put the fruit in when the ingredients are hot, you'll have dried pebbles.????

The fruit gets really hard. And yes, we've done it and it does get that hard.

Homemade granola scattered on table and on a piece of burlap square with some in a jar.

Once you make your own homemade granola you'll discover how easy it is and you won't want to purchase the flavorless boxed variety again. Guaranteed!

Homemade granola is a terrific gift to give any time of year. Think of teacher's gifts, Christmas, or even neighbors. This recipe makes a huge batch and it freezes beautifully.

What is the difference between muesli and granola?

Although both kinds of cereal are made up grains, nuts, seeds and dried fruit. Muesli is unbaked while granola is baked along with a fat and sweetener that binds the ingredients together.

You can serve muesli cold or hot while granola is always served cold. Muesli is popular in Europe while granola is very popular in North America.

We hope you give this easy homemade granola a try and please let us know how you made it and what you did to make it "your way."

If you're in the mood for a nutritious muffin or breakfast bar try out those time-saving recipes that you can make ahead and freeze.

Tutti a tavola è pronto!

Un caro saluto e alla prossima.

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Closeup of homemade granola in a white bowl with strawberries and blueberries on top and two sprigs of mint. The bowl is on a placemat of burlap with a strawberry on it.

The Healthier Way: Easy Homemade Granola

This is the ultimate healthy homemade granola recipe. The ingredients are all natural and good for you. Start your day with this nutritious cereal or use it as a snack. It travels well. Take it camping or put it in the lunchbox. If you don't like it clumpy, you can make it loose so that it blends in better with your yogurt or milk. Make extra and you can give this nutritious granola as gifts. Freeze it and you'll have great tasting homemade granola for a long time -- or at least until it's gone.

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A bowl of homemade granola with strawberries and blueberries in the bowl.

The Healthier Way - Easy Homemade Granola

This is the ultimate homemade granola. It's easy to make and it's a delicious way to start your morning or to have as a snack. Make it clumpy or loose -- that's your preference but as a snack, we think it is best to leave clumpy. Makes a large batch so keep it in the freezer to have it on hand.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 25 people
Calories: 409kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
As An Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Old Fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 ½ cups wheat germ
  • 1 ½ cups oat bran
  • 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup ground flax seed
  • ½ cup whole flax seed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 1 cup extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups raisins or any other dried fruit that you like
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300F. Spray a large baking sheet with vegetable oil. We used a 13 X 19 Wilton baking sheet. You can use two baking sheets and evenly divide the ingredients between the two.
  • Combine the oats, wheat germ, oat bran, sunflower seeds, flax, almonds, pecans, and walnuts in a large bowl.
  • Stir together the salt, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, extra virgin coconut oil, cinnamon, and vanilla in a deep saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat until it is bubbly and then cook two minutes more. Pour the liquid slowly over the dry ingredients and stir to coat. Spread the mixture out evenly on the baking sheet/sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and toasted, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir every 20 minutes. It should turn a golden brown. Cool the granola on a cooling rack, once it is cool stir in the dried fruit. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • We keep the granola in an airtight container in the freezer and it stays very fresh tasting.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3.5mg

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    1. Michelle

      December 08, 2018 at 4:56 am

      5 stars
      I love this granola! I tend to make my own too as store bought is always so full of sugar and like you said fillers! You really can't go wrong making your own.

      Reply
      • Victoria Grant

        June 28, 2020 at 1:08 am

        What is the serving size?

        Reply
        • Marisa Franca

          June 28, 2020 at 6:50 am

          Hello, Victoria! I usually have about 1/4 to 1/3 cup size and Hubby will usually go for about 1/2 cup. It depends on whether I'm sprinkling it on fruit as a dessert or having it with milk/yogurt for breakfast.

          Reply
    2. Natalie

      August 29, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      Homemade granola is always the best option for breakfast. SO much better than store-bought. I love all the flavors you combined here. It looks so crunchy and super HEALTHY. I can't wait to give this a try.

      Reply
    3. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life

      August 27, 2018 at 1:24 am

      Granola is one of my favorites but I've never actually made my own. I'm definitely going to have to give it a try now! Your recipe looks fantastic.

      Reply
    4. swathi

      August 26, 2018 at 11:11 pm

      5 stars
      That is perfect granola, homemade is always best because we can add our favorite nuts and ingredients, I need to your recipe as it packed with proteins from the nuts.

      Reply
    5. Tammy

      August 26, 2018 at 4:24 pm

      I can never get enough of homemade granola! I love the sound of yours, Marisa...it's loaded with so many healthy and wonderful ingredients. This one is getting saved for later!

      Reply
      • Marisa Franca

        August 26, 2018 at 4:32 pm

        Thank you, Tammy!! That coconut oil is amazing.

        Reply
    6. Jyohi (Jo)

      August 26, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      There is nothing better than homemade granola. I make similar granola in batches every month and each time there is a little variation that I add to my go-to granola recipe. Looks delish!

      Reply
      • Marisa Franca

        August 26, 2018 at 4:34 pm

        Thank you, Jo! That's the fun of cooking, isn't it? Put our personal touch on it!!

        Reply
    7. Veena Azmanov

      August 26, 2018 at 8:16 am

      5 stars
      There is nothing like homemade granola. I make a batch almost every week. My favorite snack during the day is granola so making it homemade is better so I know what I'm snacking on. Love this recipe. So packed with goodness. Love how light and golden crisp it looks.

      Reply
    8. Melissa

      August 25, 2018 at 11:48 pm

      I love a good chunky granola with a bowl of coconut yogurt, it is a delicious evening snack to fill me up without worrying about it being unhealthy, and yours looks DELISH! I have honestly never tried to make my own but I think I have to now!

      Reply
    9. Noel Lizotte

      August 25, 2018 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love having homemade granola to snack on ... it's more than just breakfast at our house! I usually use my aunt's recipe, but yours is tempting me, so maybe next time I make a batch I'll follow yours.

      Reply
    10. Gloria

      August 25, 2018 at 8:58 am

      5 stars
      I made some granola last holiday season. OMG....where have I been all these years. Homemade granola is SOOOO much better than anything that comes out of a box/package. I will for sure be making more. This sounds so yummy!!

      Reply
    11. Claudia Lamascolo

      August 25, 2018 at 7:48 am

      5 stars
      I have never made granola before. I really love the flavors going on in this. Even though I never eat breakfast this sounds like a great bedtime snack for me . I am going to have to make this soon. I guess I never thought about it! perfect for topping yogurt too!

      Reply
    12. Nicolas Hortense

      August 25, 2018 at 2:41 am

      This is certainly new and inspiring. That is an awesome way to prepare rolled oats!! And I have never used extra virgin coconut oil, but now that you mention that is good for the skin, I think I may try it (:

      Reply
    13. Jovina

      August 22, 2018 at 11:51 am

      I love having granola on hand for a quick breakfast. Your recipe looks delicious.

      Reply

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