The Easiest Homemade Granola You’ll Ever Make
This easy homemade granola is packed with wholesome, delicious ingredients and baked until perfectly crunchy—an easy homemade breakfast or snack that’s simple to make, naturally sweetened, and way better than anything from the store.
Homemade Granola is the Ultimate Wholesome Snack.
Anyone seen the cost of quality granola at the grocery store lately?
Yikes.
If you are a granola fan like me, the good news is is that it is very easy to make your own granola at home, with delicious and quality ingredients you can feel good about, all without breaking the bank. Whew!
This is my favorite basic recipe for a quick and easy homemade maple pecan granola, and one that I’ve used A LOT over the years. It’s very easy to make at home yourself, and I usually make a double batch of it because my family goes through it so quickly! It’s THAT good and makes for a hearty breakfast or snack anytime of day.
Quick Recipe Snapshot
TOTAL TIME: About an hour, start to finish!
YIELD: About 8 cups.
STORAGE: This granola stores well in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
BEST SERVED: We love it paired with milk or as a topping on homemade raw milk yogurt.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
This is a quick overview of some ingredients needed for this recipe. Be sure to check out the recipe card below to see the full list!
Tips for Preparing to Make This Granola
- I recommend keeping the lower oven temperature in this recipe. It may be tempting to turn up the heat to try and cook the granola faster, but I have found low and slow is the real key to making the best granola.
- Oats: You can use rolled oats or old fashioned oats in this recipe. I do not recommend quick oats. Use certified gluten-free oats for a yummy gluten free option.
- Variations: This recipe is easily customizable. You can vary the add-ins to include your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruit. During the fall months, I love to make this pumpkin spice granola.
- Serving Ideas: I love to eat this granola “cereal style” over milk, but it’s also delicious topped over homemade Greek yogurt with fresh fruit!
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below!
Step by Step Instructions
- Begin by preheating oven to 325 degrees. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, toss together the dry ingredients and set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, prepare the wet ingredients. Whisk the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together until combined. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients, tossing together well.
- Spread the granola into an even layer onto two prepared baking sheets. Bake for 40-45 minutes, being sure to stir every 15 minutes until all of the granola is a nice golden brown color.
- Allow granola to cool completely before storing- this will help it obtain that crunchy granola texture we all crave.
- Add to an airtight container (I love my Weck storage jars) and store for up to three weeks. Enjoy!
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Maple Pecan Granola
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Description
This easy homemade granola is packed with wholesome, delicious ingredients and baked until perfectly crunchy—an easy homemade breakfast or snack that’s simple to make, naturally sweetened, and way better than anything from the store.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 5 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups slivered almonds
- 1 ½ cups pecans (chopped)
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup maple syrup
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Begin by preheating oven to 325 degrees. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, toss together the dry ingredients and set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, prepare the wet ingredients. Whisk the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together until combined. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients, tossing together well.
- Spread the granola into an even layer onto two prepared baking sheets. Bake for 40-45 minutes, being sure to stir every 15 minutes until all of the granola is a nice golden brown color.
- Allow granola to cool completely before storing- this will help it obtain that crunchy granola texture we all crave.
- Add to an airtight container and store for up to two weeks. Enjoy!
Notes
- I recommend keeping the lower oven temperature in this recipe. It may be tempting to turn up the heat to try and cook the granola faster, but I have found low and slow is the real key to making the best granola.
- Oats: You can use rolled oats or old fashioned oats in this recipe. I do not recommend quick oats. Use certified gluten-free oats for a yummy gluten free option.
- Variations: This recipe is easily customizable. You can vary the add-ins to include your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruit. During the fall months, I love to make this pumpkin spice granola.
- Serving Ideas: I love to eat this granola “cereal style” over milk, but it’s also delicious topped over homemade Greek yogurt with fresh fruit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
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