Healthy Homemade Granola – comfort food at its finest, yet packs powerful nutritional value.  The perfect way start your day or an afternoon (midnight) snack. (DF + Gluten-Free Friendly)

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 that first pan comes out of the oven, is a simple pleasure like none other.  This is a classic, comfort food go-to that is not only good for you, but the sweet and savory taste is unforgettable.

So many memories of my mom making homemade granola growing up – that smell still brings me back! So excited to be sharing this recipe with you guys!

How Long Does Healthy Homemade Granola Last

In the refrigerator it lasts up to 2 weeks, but if you aren’t going to use it within that time frame I would suggest freezing your granola!

How to Freeze Homemade Granola

1. Place granola in a freezer-safe container (preferably one you can squeeze some of the air out of – like these).
2. Avoid adding any “add-ins” like dried fruit, etc. as these may not thaw as well as the granola itself.  Add those in after the granola thaws.
3. Place in the freezer for up to 3 months for the highest quality.
4. To thaw place on your counter overnight or in the fridge for 1-2 days.

Is Homemade Granola Good for you

It depends … on what the ingredients are! This particular homemade granola recipe is sweetened with honey (you could also use maple syrup) and coconut sugar – both natural! It also is filled with fibrous and hear-healthy ingredients like oats, chia seeds and flax!  Just read your labels!

Healthy Homemade Granola Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup ground flax
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla
• 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 heaping cup coconut sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil

How to Make Granola

Here is how to make it:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Combine rolled oats, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, almond flour, flax meal, salt and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
3. Combine water and coconut sugar in small mixing bowl and whisk to combine.  Then add honey and oil. Mix well.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredient and stir to combine.
5. Spread mixture evenly on two prepared cookie sheets.
6. Toast for approximately 20 minutes mixing a couple times.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes before breaking up into chunks.

OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:

• Healthy Vegetable Frittata
• Healthy Baked Egg Cups
• Healthy Baked Oatmeal
• Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups

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