Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe

There is nothing like fresh, warm, homemade granola.  The smell permeates your house and warms the soul.  Those first couple bites, stolen as the first pan comes out of the oven, is a simple pleasure like none other. So much better than store-bought versions! This is the best granola recipe that is not only good for you, but the sweet and savory taste is unforgettable. So many memories of my mom making her own granola growing up – that smell still brings me back! So excited to be sharing this easy granola recipe with you guys!

What You Will Need

• rolled oats – the perfect base for this simple granola recipe, if you want to keep it gluten-free make sure your oats are certified gluten-free.
• chia seeds, sunflower seeds & sesame seeds – a combination of seeds that give some added crunch, plus add so much nutritional value.
• almond flour – helps to bind everything together.
• ground flax – another addition that brings even more nutritional value.
• kosher salt & ground cinnamon – just a little bit of each for some added flavor and seasoning.
• vanilla extract – a splash is always a must when baking!
• coconut sugar & honey – this is where the sweetness comes in – feel free to adjust the amount of honey if you prefer the granola to be less sweet.
• water – mixed in with the other wet ingredients to pull it all together.
• olive oil or avocado oil – either works great for giving the granola a nice toast!

How To Make Homemade Granola

For starters, you can combine the oats, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, almond flour, flax meal, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the water, coconut sugar, honey, and oil. Then pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a large wooden spoon to fully combine.

How To Serve Homemade Granola

There are so many great ways to serve this delicious granola recipe! We love to keep it simple and enjoy it in a bowl as a granola cereal with some regular milk or plant-based milk. Or on top of some Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey on top! It’s also a great snack by itself, perfect for tossing in your hiking pack.

Recipe FAQ

• Storage: simply place the cooled granola in an air-tight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
• Freezing: again, wait until the granola has cooled and then place it in a freezer-safe container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw the granola, you can set it out on the countertop overnight or in the fridge for 1-2 days.
• Add-Ins: there are so many ingredients that you could add to this easy recipe, like dried fruit, golden raisins, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, nuts, whole almonds, sea salt, flax seeds, chocolate chips, etc.

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