Homemade Granola

Homemade granola is a delightful mix of rolled oats, nuts, and dried fruits, baked to golden perfection with a touch of honey or maple syrup. It's a versatile and nutritious treat that can be enjoyed on its own, sprinkled over yogurt, or paired with milk for a satisfying breakfast. Freshly made at home, it offers a customizable, wholesome alternative to store-bought varieties, bursting with natural flavors and textures.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: cups

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

4 cups old fashioned oatmeal
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup cold milled flax
3/4 cup shredded coconut
2/3 cup pine nuts toasted
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup oil
3/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup dried cherries

Instructions

Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl except the cherries.
4 cups old fashioned oatmeal, 1 cup wheat germ, 1 cup cold milled flax, 3/4 cup shredded coconut, 2/3 cup pine nuts, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Add the oil, honey, and vanilla and stir until coated. It won’t be wet but be sure to continue stirring long enough to coat all the dry ingredients.
1/3 cup oil, 3/4 cup honey, 2 teaspoons vanilla
Turn out onto a greased baking sheet (silicone pads work great here). Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, stirring once two twice during cooking period – a large spatula works well for this. Remove from oven and add the cherries. Stir to combine.
1/2 cup dried cherries
Let cool then break up any large chunks and store in an airtight container up to a week.

Equipment

Non Skid Mixing Bowl

Spatula Set

Silpat

Notes

You can leave out the wheat germ and flax, just add a little extra oatmeal — but it does make it that much more healthy.
For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.