Walk into any grocery store and there are numerous varieties of granola. Some are good and some are not so good. The taste of homemade granola is superior to store bought. You can customize the granola with your favorite oil, fruits, and nuts. This basic granola recipe is a great foundation to build upon and make it your own.
Granola is calorie dense and loaded with all kinds of goodness like vitamin E, iron, folate, magnesium and a host of other vitamins and minerals. It tastes so delicious that it doesn’t seem possible that it’s packed with so much nutrition. This is my kind of healthy eating. Good tasting and good for you.
Granola is a versatile food. It’s a great snack all by itself. Mix some granola into your favorite yogurt. Have granola with milk for a real breakfast of champions. Add granola to a smoothie, or pancakes, or muffins. Be as creative as you like. No matter what you do with this delightful granola you will enjoy every morsel.
Making your own granola is cost effective compared to the high priced store bought stuff. There is no stirring involved with this granola recipe. Just press it into the pan and bake. So simple and so tasty. You will save money, have a nutritional snack, and feel great.
Happy Eating!
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34
Homemade Granola
Ingredients
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup maple syrup
3 teaspoons vanilla
⅓ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
5 cups old fashioned rolled oats
2 cups slivered almonds
2 cups dried fruit
Yields 10 cups of granola.
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°. Spray rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl whisk together the vegetable oil, maple syrup, vanilla, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in the oats and almonds and mix until evenly coated.
- Spread the oat mixture on the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to press the mixture firmly until it’s compact.
- Bake for 40 minutes until lightly browned. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even browning.
- Cool for 1 hour until the granola reaches room temperature. Break the granola into pieces and mix in dried fruit. Store in an airtight container for up to one month.
Notes
- Spray your cooking utensils beforehand with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add-ins: flaked coconut, any dried fruit you prefer, chocolate chips, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
- Use chopped almonds, pecans, walnuts, or any nut you like.
- Use coconut oil or olive oil if you prefer.
Go to the link below for this recipe and many more of my recipes on Mustard Seed Sentinel, Meghan’s Corner.
https://www.mustardseedsentinel.com/post/meghan-s-corner-homemade-granola
Meghan E White 
I never thought to add granola to a smoothie or pancakes. Will have to try it! Thanks for sharing.
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There is so much you can do with granola. It’s amazing stuff and It’s so good! Thank you!
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My son loves to help me bake, and this seems like it would be a good one to have him help me with, not to mention much healthier than the usual cookies/cupcakes we make. We’ll have to give this one a try! Thanks!
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Yes! This would be great to have your son help you. Not sure how old he is, but he could help dump ingredients and mix. And he could help choose what extras he would want. Kids love to customize their food and are way more likely to eat it if they help prepare it. Thank you Colleen!
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Hey, Meghan! I absolutely LOVE granola; however, 3.5 years ago I developed a horrible allergy to oats (this was really traumatic because I ate oat at almost every meal), do you think that I could substitute walnuts and pecans for the oats? Or do you have any suggestions? Sorry if I am being a pain!
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Oh Mandy!! That’s terrible. I’m not really sure on a good substitute. Let me look into it and see if I can find anything.
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The few alternatives to oats I found are:
quinoa flakes, corn flakes, puffed rice cereal
You could also substitute the oats with other nuts like you mentioned.
I hope this helps.
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Thank you SO much, Meghan!! I appreciate your time and effort! I never considered making my own until I saw your recipe!! Love, hugs and blessings sweet friend!!!
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I am glad you mentioned your allergy because there are probably many others out there with the same issue. Now I know a few alternatives for oats.
Love and blessings to you Mandy! 💜
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I will give it a try! 😊
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That’s awesome!! 😊
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Oooo…another winner, Meghan. If you’d like me to feature it in my newsletter, email me the recipe in an attachment with your pictures. I’ve got to try this. Thanks. I like granola on my yogurt for breakfast.
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I hope you try the granola. It’s simple and good. Makes quite a bit, which is nice.
Sure I can send you the recipe for your newsletter. Thanks Sharon!
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