Description
Elevate your breakfast with this crunchy and irresistible homemade granola. Crafted with rolled oats, golden honey, and a blend of protein-rich nuts, this oven-baked treat is the perfect way to start your day. It is significantly fresher and healthier than store-bought options, offering a delightful, customized crunch that stays fresh for weeks in your pantry.
Ingredients
4-5 cups Old Fashioned rolled oats
2/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, melted coconut oil, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, coconut flakes, and nuts.
Stir thoroughly until all oats are evenly coated in the liquid mixture.
Spread the mixture into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven to stir and gently press down with a spatula to encourage clusters.
Return to the oven for an additional 7 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the pan to set before serving or storing.
Notes
Ensure you use rolled oats rather than instant oats for the best texture. If the mixture appears too wet before baking, stir in an extra 1/2 cup of oats. Allow the granola to cool completely on the pan without disturbing it to ensure maximum cluster formation. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American