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Healthy Granola

Healthy Granola

Healthy Granola is a versatile and nutritious homemade snack or breakfast option made from wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners. Easy to prepare with simple baking, it offers customizable flavors and a perfect balance of crunch and chewiness, packed with fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness to keep you energized throughout the day.

  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: About 4 cups 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts), chopped
  • 1/2 cup mixed seeds (chia seeds, pumpkin seeds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Sweeteners and Oils

  • 1/3 cup natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or agave)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dried Fruits

  • 1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)

Optional Variations

  • 2 tablespoons shredded coconut and 1/4 cup dried pineapple (Tropical Twist)
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and 1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks (Chocolate Lovers)
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or extra pumpkin seeds (Nut-Free Option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon cloves (Spiced Harvest)
  • 1/4 cup protein powder or 1/2 cup roasted chickpeas (Protein-Packed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly blended.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Warm the natural sweetener with coconut or olive oil and vanilla extract in a small saucepan or microwave just until runny but not boiling. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well to coat everything evenly.
  4. Spread and Bake: Spread the granola mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting and to prevent burning.
  5. Cool and Add Fruit: Remove the granola from the oven once it turns lightly golden and crunchy. Let it cool completely on the tray. After cooling, gently stir in dried fruits to add chewiness and natural sweetness.

Notes

  • Stir granola halfway through baking to ensure even golden color and crunch.
  • Remove from oven when lightly golden; granola crisps further as it cools.
  • Press granola firmly on baking sheet before baking and avoid stirring too much for chunky clusters.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying amount of honey or syrup as desired.
  • Store in airtight container to keep freshness and crunchiness for up to two weeks.
  • Freeze granola in sealed bags for up to 3 months; thaw before use.
  • Reheat granola in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes to restore crunch; avoid microwaving.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup (40g)
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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