This Homemade Granola Recipe is crispy, nutty, and ready in just 20 minutes—perfect for breakfast, snacking, or topping your favorite smoothie bowls. One pan, minimal mess, and total flavor win.
Homemade granola is one of those recipes that makes your kitchen smell amazing while also being ridiculously easy to make. No weird preservatives, just good-for-you ingredients you can pronounce. It's especially popular during back-to-school season or as a DIY holiday gift in cute jars.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Bakes in 20 minutes: Quick and easy to prep and cook.
- Full of flavor and texture: Crunchy, chewy, nutty, and sweet.
- Endlessly customizable: Use what’s in your pantry and make it your own.
⭐ Star Ingredients
- Oats: The base of any great granola. I use rolled oats (not quick oats) for the best crunchy texture.
- Nuts & Seeds: A mix of sliced almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, and coconut flakes gives the perfect nutty crunch and added nutrition.
- Dried Fruit: Apricots and plums bring a chewy, naturally sweet pop to balance the crunch.
- Honey or Maple Syrup: Acts as the binder and the sweetener. I usually go for maple syrup when I want that rich, earthy flavor.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
- Vegan? Swap honey for maple syrup or agave.
- Nut-free version: Skip the almonds and walnuts and sub with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Add-ins: Try dried cherries, cranberries, raisins, or mini dark chocolate chips after baking.
- Spiced twist: Add a dash of cinnamon, ginger, or pumpkin spice for a cozy vibe.
- Extra crunch: Press the mix down before baking and don’t stir too much.
Love oat-based recipes? Try my Oat Bread with Crunchy Seed Topping or this Oatmeal Using Almond Milk next!
🔪 How To Make Homemade Granola
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, and salt.
- Step 2: Pour in the honey and stir well until everything is evenly coated.
- Step 3: Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove from the oven and mix in diced apricots, plums, and coconut flakes.
- Step 5: Return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Step 6: Serve your homemade granola in a bowl and enjoy!
💡Hint: Want big granola clusters? Don’t stir the mixture too much while it bakes, and gently press it into the pan before the first bake.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Watch it closely: Granola can go from golden to burnt quickly—stir halfway and keep an eye on the edges.
- Add vanilla or cinnamon: A little goes a long way for warm flavor.
- Cool before storing: Always let granola cool completely before sealing in jars to prevent it from softening.
💭 FAQs
Lower the oven to 300°F and bake longer without stirring to allow clusters to form.
It likely didn’t bake long enough or wasn’t cooled before storing. Be sure to cool completely to keep it crispy.
No, fresh fruit adds too much moisture and can make the granola soggy. Stick with dried fruit.
Yes! Store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Press the mixture flat on the baking sheet and avoid stirring too often during baking.
💖 Serving Suggestions
Here’s how we love to enjoy this granola:
- Healthy Cereal Swap: Pour over milk for a clean breakfast bowl.nade.
- Yogurt Parfaits: Layer with Greek yogurt and fresh berries.
- Smoothie Bowl Topper: Adds crunch and fiber.
- Snacking: Straight out of the jar works too!
- Baked Fruit Desserts: Sprinkle over baked apples or pears.
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Homemade Granola
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Oatmeal
- ¼ Cup Sliced Almonds
- ¼ Cup Walnuts
- ¾ Cup Apricot And Plum Mix
- 2 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- 1½ teaspoon Coconut Flakes
- Salt (a pinch)
- 5 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, and salt.
- Pour in the honey and stir well until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and mix in diced apricots, plums, and coconut flakes.
- Return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Serve your homemade granola in a bowl and enjoy!
