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Homemade Granola Recipe

Homemade Granola Recipe

Homemade granola Recipe  made the real way—simple ingredients,
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Base
  • Rolled oats – 3 cups
  • Mixed nuts almonds, walnuts, cashews – 1 cup, roughly chopped
  • Seeds pumpkin, sunflower, sesame – ½ cup
  • Oil coconut or olive – ¼ cup
  • Honey or maple syrup – ¼ cup
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
Flavor (Optional)
  • Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
After Baking
  • Dried fruit raisins, cranberries, chopped dates – ½ cup
  • Coconut flakes – ¼ cup
  • Dark chocolate chips – ¼ cup

Equipment

  • A large mixing bowl
  • A baking tray
  • Parchment paper (or light greasing)
  • A spoon or spatula
  • An oven

Method
 

Step 1: Heat the Oven
  1. Preheat to 170°C / 340°F.
  2. Line your tray. Do this now—you’ll forget later.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Stuff
  1. In a big bowl, mix oats, nuts, seeds, salt, and cinnamon.
  2. This is the calm part.
Step 3: Add the Wet Stuff
  1. Pour in oil and sweetener. Add vanilla if using.
  2. Mix until everything looks lightly coated—not swimming.
Step 4: Spread It Out
  1. Spread evenly on the tray. Don’t press it down too much.
  2. Clusters need space.
Step 5: Bake
  1. Bake for 20–25 minutes. Stir once halfway.
  2. Don’t walk away completely. Granola turns fast.
Step 6: Cool Properly
  1. This matters more than people say.
  2. Granola crisps up as it cools.
  3. Leave it alone if you want clusters.
Step 7: Add Extras
  1. Once fully cool, add dried fruit or chocolate.
  2. Then store it. Or snack immediately. Both acceptable.
Sounds Weird But…
  1. Sounds weird but granola tastes better the next day.
  2. The crunch settles.
  3. The flavors calm down.
  4. If you can wait, wait.