If you’ve been loving our homemade yogurt tutorials, this homemade granola is the perfect next step. It’s crunchy, lightly sweet, and made with simple, wholesome ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Whether you sprinkle it over your fresh yogurt, pack it into lunches, or grab a handful for a snack, this recipe delivers the perfect blend of flavor, texture, and clean ingredients.

And just like everything we make here, it’s fully customizable—add nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or keep it simple with classic vanilla and oats. Once you make granola at home, you’ll never go back to store-bought.

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⭐ Why Homemade Granola Is Worth It

Homemade granola is not only more delicious, but it also gives you full control over the ingredients. No fillers, no refined oils, no mystery sweeteners—just pure, real food. Plus:

• It’s budget-friendly
• Stores beautifully
• Makes your home smell like a cozy bakery
• And it pairs perfectly with your fresh, homemade yogurt

If you would like the link for the Certified Glyphosate Residue Free Oats we use click here!

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Homemade Granola Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 3 tbsp vanilla extract
• 6 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 4 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 7 cups organic rolled oats
  • If adding nuts, substitute 1/2 cup of oats with your choice of nuts

Optional add-ins:

• Nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)
• Seeds (chia, pumpkin, sunflower)
• Dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, apricots)
• Unsweetened coconut flakes
• Cinnamon or warm spices

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How to Make Homemade Granola

This recipe is simple, reliable, and produces the best crunchy clusters.

1. Preheat the oven

Set your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. For the PFAS Free parchment paper we use click here

2. Mix the dry ingredients

In a large bowl, combine:

• Rolled oats
• Nuts or seeds (if using)
• Cinnamon (optional)
• Sea salt

3. Prepare the wet ingredients

In a small saucepan or bowl, melt your butter or coconut oil.
Stir in:

• Honey
• Maple syrup
• Vanilla extract

4. Combine everything

Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until the oats are evenly coated and glossy.

5. Spread + bake

Spread the granola into a single even layer on your baking sheet.
Press it down gently with a spatula if you like big clusters.

Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until lightly golden and fragrant.

6. Cool completely

This is the secret to crunchy clusters:
Do not stir it while cooling.
Let it sit until completely cooled and crisp.

7. Add dried fruit (optional)

Once cooled, break it apart gently and toss in any dried fruit you’d like.

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How to Store Homemade Granola

Granola keeps beautifully:

• Room temperature: up to 2 weeks in an airtight container or mason jar
• Freezer: up to 3 months (freeze flat first, then store in a bag)

It stays crunchy, fresh, and perfect for topping yogurt or grabbing by the handful.

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Ways to Enjoy Your Homemade Granola

• Sprinkled over homemade yogurt
• Mixed into smoothie bowls
• As a cereal with milk
• As a trail mix ingredient
• On baked apples or peaches
• Packed in kids’ lunches

This recipe is versatile and works for busy mornings, snacks, and healthy desserts.

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The Perfect Companion to Homemade Yogurt

There’s nothing better than pairing this crunchy, golden granola with your creamy homemade yogurt. Together they make a nourishing, protein-packed, real-food breakfast your whole family will love.