My Favorite Healthy Homemade Granola

I always look forward to finding a stash of this granola in the cupboard, especially when I have to wake up before dawn to leave the house. It’s the highlight of my early mornings, providing a comforting and delicious snack to take with me.

Whenever I start to feel anxious about potential travel congestion at the airport or during a road trip, I quickly remember that I have the BEST homemade granola with me. It fuels me through the journey, saving me from having to stop at a restaurant and lose time on the road or risk eating something overpriced and tiny at the airport.

This granola isn’t just for early risers or long road trips, though. It tastes fantastic on top of overnight oats, mixed into yogurt, or with milk for breakfast!

Package as a Food Gift

This granola makes an excellent and easy food gift. It’s dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, and completely gluten-free, making it a perfect treat that almost everyone can enjoy.

To make this Into a DIY food gift:

1. Add the granola to a glass mason jar.
2. Tie a pretty ribbon around the neck of the jar.
3. Optional: Attach a handwritten recipe to the ribbon so your recipient can make it again.

To prep ahead, you can make this granola days in advance since it lasts on the counter for a couple of weeks. For storage, keep it at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two weeks. It’s not recommended to refrigerate or freeze the granola, as the taste and texture will be significantly affected.

Robin Ward

My Favorite Healthy Homemade Granola

Made with nourishing oil and free of refined sugar, this homemade granola is a breeze to whip up, totally customizable to your taste, and absolutely delicious!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 14

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups old fashioned raw whole rolled oats (Preferably organic, not quick or instant)
• ¾ cup unsweetened dried flaked coconut
• ⅓ cup chopped or sliced almonds
• 3 Tbsp sunflower seeds (salted, unsalted raw or roasted) I prefer roasted/toasted.
• 1 Tbsp millet (Toasted or untoasted)
• 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (Toasted or untoasted)
• ⅓ cup raw honey
• ¼ Tbsp extra virgin coconut oil or olive oil
• ½ tsp almond extract
• 1 cup assorted dried fruit (e.g., apricots, raisin, cranberries, cherries, pineapple, dates, pumpkin seeds, etc.)
• 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup *See notes (Optional for a sweeter taste)
• 1 Tbsp flax seeds (Optional, *See notes)

Equipment

• 1 Half-sheet pan

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 325℉.
2. To toast millet, sesame, and sunflower seeds, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the seeds and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are lightly browned and fragrant.
3. Place the oats in a large mixing bowl. Add the coconut flakes, nuts and seeds and stir to combine.
4. Place the honey (and maple syrup if using) and coconut oil in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for one minute and remove from heat. Stir in almond extract if using. Pour honey mixture over the oat mixture and stir until coated.
5. Spread the granola out on a large baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring eery few minutes to prevent burning. Let the granola cool completely the add the dried fruits and stir to combine.
6. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy with milk and fresh berries as a cereal, over ice cream, stirred into yogurt, or as a snack on its own. Homemade granola can be stored for up to 2 weeks if it lasts that long!

Notes

*Optional for a sweeter taste: 2 Tbsp maple syrup or use 2 Tbsp more of honey. Note that granola with extra syrup can clump, so store in a wide-mouth container instead of a mason jar.

 

*Flax seeds are highly nutritious but can absorb water and may cause constipation for some people. To avoid this, drink plenty of water when consuming them.

 

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