Healthy Granola Recipe You’ll Make Every Week

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Start your mornings right with the very best homemade granola! This easy recipe from Cookie and Kate is made with wholesome oats, almonds, honey, and dried fruit. It’s naturally sweetened, crunchy, and perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or snacking anytime. Healthy, simple, and absolutely delicious! Save this recipe to make again and again.

Love big, golden granola clumps? These tricks will help you achieve the crunch you crave.Love big, golden granola clumps? These tricks will help you achieve the crunch you crave.

Use the right pan size → A half-sheet pan is ideal. The oats should be slightly crowded so they can stick together, but not so packed that they don’t toast evenly.
Line your pan → Always use parchment paper. It keeps the sweetener on the oats instead of sticking to the baking sheet.
Press for clusters → About halfway through baking, gently press the granola down with the back of a spatula after stirring. Then return it to the oven to finish baking.
Bake just until golden → Remove the granola when it looks lightly toasted on top. It will continue to crisp as it cools. Overbaking can cause the clusters to crumble.
Let it cool completely → Don’t break it apart until it’s fully cooled. For extra chunky granola, leave it on the pan overnight (loosely covered).

Even with these tricks, sometimes a batch turns out less clumpy than others—but it’s always tasty and crunchy!

Homemade granola with coconut, raisins and almonds for breakfast in a pan

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Rest Time 35 mins

Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Difficulty: Intermediate

Description

This homemade granola recipe is crispy, nutty, and naturally sweetened — the perfect breakfast or snack. It’s easy to make, endlessly customizable, and way better than store-bought!

Ingredients

4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 ½ cup raw nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts work well)
1 tsp fine sea salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup melted coconut oil (or olive oil)
½ cup honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, cherries, or apricots – chopped if large)

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C):Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
2
Mix dry ingredients:In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, salt, and cinnamon.
3
Add wet ingredients: Pour in melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
4
Spread & bake: Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 21–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden brown.
5
Cool completely: Remove from oven and let the granola cool fully (it crisps up as it cools).
6
Add dried fruit: Once cooled, stir in dried fruit.
7
Store & enjoy: Transfer to an airtight jar or container. Keeps fresh for 1–2 weeks at room temperature, or up to 1 month in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 230kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Sodium 115mg5%
Potassium 5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 29g10%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 9g
Protein 5g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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