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Homemade Honey Granola

Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 14 servings
Calories 232kcal
Author Kristine Underwood

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup nuts (of choice, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 cup dried fruit (of choice, raisins, cranberries, blueberries, chopped apricots, add after baking)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F and grease or line one baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, add the rolled oats, coconut flakes, nuts, cinnamon, and sea salt. Set aside.
  • In a smaller bowl whisk the melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
  • Pour the wet mixture over the dry and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • Spread the granola onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Use a spatula, the back of a spoon, or your hands to press it down firmly. This helps create the clusters.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through or leaving it untouched for bigger chunks (clusters).
  • Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the pan. This is where it crisps up and forms clusters.
  • Once fully cooled, break into clusters and stir in dried fruit. Store in an airtight container like a large mason jar for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
  • You can use 1/3 cup coconut oil instead of butter for a lighter, slightly coconut flavored granola.
  • Use coconut flakes for the best flavor and texture. Shredded coconut will work in a pinch, but it can burn easily, so it’s best added halfway through and watched closely.
  • Don't stir the granola during baking if you want to create clusters.
  • Swap the nuts and seeds based on what you have; just keep the total amount about the same.
  • Let the granola cool completely before storing, it crisps up as it cools.
  • Optional add-ins, if you want to change it up: 
    • Pumpkin seeds and/or sunflower seeds.
    • Chocolate chips (add after the granola has cooled).
    • A handful of chopped dates, a naturally sweet option.
    • A sprinkle of nutmeg for a warmer flavor (1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon should do it).
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg