Homemade Granola
An Easy Honey Cinnamon Granola Recipe for Breakfast, Yogurt, Snacking & Meal Prep
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This Healthy Homemade Granola is lightly sweetened, perfectly crunchy, and incredibly easy to make with simple, wholesome ingredients. It's perfect for meal prep and delicious sprinkled over Greek yogurt, overnight oats, smoothie bowls, or enjoyed by the handful as a satisfying snack. Once you make it from scratch, you'll never want to go back to store-bought granola!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: 35–40 minutes
Servings: About 3 cups
Difficulty: Easy
Meal Prep Friendly: ✅ Yes
Freezer Friendly: ✅ Yes
Vegetarian: ✅
Gluten Free: ✅ If using certified gluten-free oats
Ingredients
3 cups organic old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, and/or almonds)
¼ cup local honey (if available)
2 tablespoons organic avocado oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon organic pure vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Optional Add-Ins (after baking)
½ cup raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped dates
¼ cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
Unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and sea salt.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, avocado oil, and vanilla extract. Pour over the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Step 4
Spread the granola into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5
Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until lightly golden and fragrant.
Step 6
Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, it will become crisp and form clusters.
Step 7
Once completely cooled, stir in any optional dried fruit, seeds, or coconut flakes. Store in an airtight container.
See It Come Together
Helpful Tips
🥣 Storage:
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark pantry for up to 4 weeks.
🍇 If Adding Dried Fruit:
For the best freshness, enjoy within 2 weeks.
❄️ Freezing:
Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
🌿 Make It Your Own:
Customize your granola with your favorite nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or unsweetened coconut flakes. Enjoy it over Greek yogurt, sprinkled on oatmeal, with milk, or by the handful as a wholesome snack.
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