Homemade Granola Recipe

Learn how to make the best homemade granola with this easy baking recipe. Perfectly toasted oats, nuts and seeds held together in delicious honey-sweetened clusters. Customize with your favorite mix-ins for a breakfast that's healthier and more flavorful than store-bought versions. #homemadegranola #easybaking

Difficulty:

Beginner

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Serves:

10 servings

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">300g rolled oats (not quick-cooking)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">100g mixed nuts, roughly chopped (almonds, walnuts, pecans)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">50g seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, flax)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">50g unsweetened coconut flakes</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/2 tsp salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tsp ground cinnamon</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/2 tsp ground nutmeg</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">80ml olive oil (or coconut oil, melted)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">120ml honey (or maple syrup)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tsp vanilla extract</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 egg white (optional, helps create clusters)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">100g dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots)</li></ul>

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

🍽️ Serving Size: 1 serving

🔥 Calories: 320 calories

🥑 Fat: 16 g

🧈 Saturated Fat: 4 g

🍞 Carbohydrates: 38 g

🍭 Sugar: 14 g

🍗 Protein: 7 g

🫀 Cholesterol: 0 mg

🧂 Sodium: 10 mg

Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Large rimmed baking sheet</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Parchment paper</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Large mixing bowl</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. A lower temperature ensures the granola toasts evenly without burning the nuts or honey.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the dry ingredients.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined. If using the egg white (which helps create those desirable clusters), whisk it in a small bowl until frothy, then add to your wet ingredients.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly with a wooden spoon or your hands (clean, of course!) until every bit is coated. The mixture should feel slightly damp but not soggy – this even coating of oil and sweetener will allow for perfect caramelization.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Spread the mixture in an even layer on your prepared baking sheet. Press it down firmly with a spatula or the back of a spoon – this compression helps form clusters as the granola bakes.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Bake for 30-35 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through for even browning. The granola should turn a deep golden brown but watch carefully in the final minutes as honey can quickly caramelize too much and burn.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Here's the crucial step for perfect clusters: once out of the oven, don't stir the granola! Let it cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, it will crisp up and form those lovely crunchy clusters.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>Once completely cool (about 45 minutes), break the granola into clusters of your desired size and mix in the dried fruits. Adding the dried fruit after baking prevents it from becoming tough and overly chewy.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 9</h4>Store your homemade granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. The flavors actually improve after a day as they meld together.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Homemade Granola Recipe?

The key ingredients include rolled oats, mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans), seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, flax), coconut flakes, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and dried fruits like raisins or cranberries.

How to cook Homemade Granola Recipe at home?

Learn how to cook Homemade Granola Recipe by mixing oats, nuts, seeds and spices with honey, oil and vanilla. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 150°C for 30-35 minutes until golden. Let cool completely without stirring to form clusters, then add dried fruits and store in an airtight container.

How do I achieve perfect clusters in my granola?

For perfect clusters, include an egg white in your wet ingredients, press the mixture firmly onto the baking sheet, and most importantly, allow the granola to cool completely without stirring after baking. This cooling process is when the magic happens as the clusters set.

Why is my homemade granola burning before it's fully baked?

Granola burns easily due to its high sugar content from honey or maple syrup. Bake at a lower temperature (around 150°C), rotate the pan halfway through baking, and watch carefully during the final minutes. The sweetener should caramelise but not burn.

Can I make a gluten-free version of this crunchy breakfast treat?

Absolutely! Simply use certified gluten-free rolled oats and ensure all other ingredients (nuts, seeds, dried fruits) are processed in gluten-free facilities. The recipe works perfectly with these substitutions while maintaining the delicious flavour and texture.

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