Honey Granola
Easy pantry staple that can be customized to your liking!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 4 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 7 cups organic rolled oats
- If adding nuts substitute 1 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine: Rolled oats, Nuts or seeds (if using), Cinnamon (optional), Sea salt
Prepare the wet ingredients
- In a small saucepan or bowl, melt your butter or coconut oil.
- Stir in: Honey, Maple syrup, Vanilla extract
- Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until the oats are evenly coated and glossy.
- 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.
Cool Completely
- This is the secret to crunchy clusters: Do not stir it while cooling. Let it sit until completely cooled and crisp.
- Once cooled, break it apart gently and toss in any dried fruit you’d like.
Notes
How to Store Homemade Granola
Granola keeps beautifully:- Room temperature: up to 2 weeks in an airtight container
- 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.