Homemade Granola Healthy Recipe

Homemade Granola Healthy Recipe – Just like my mother used to do! Eat This Best Homemade Granola Recipe as Cereal, and Milk or Yogurt.

Mom’s famous recipe that can be used as cereal or tossed on some yogurt

Granola College

In college Laura my beloved roommate was the most peaceful and patient person I knew.

She was able to put up with my emotional rants and terrifying life like I did: planned a wedding, waited for tables, played resident counselor, finished my internship, and completed my former portfolio project.

Sometimes it was the only comforting part of my day. Everyone needs a Laura.

I lost contact with Laura for several years after college as we both moved out of town.

When we finally reconnected, we reminisced about funny memories, people we missed, and our favorite snack room dorm … My mom’s granola.

I almost forgot. We live on granola this year!

Of course, I had to remember this thing. My life was so hectic, I had twitchy-eye syndrome for several months after I graduated.

Homemade granola with dried fruits and nuts

Just like mum did

Fortunately these days I’m better at managing stress. Instead of taking on too much, I make it my goal to do fewer things, but do them well.

When I make mom’s granola, our AKA Best Homemade Granola Recipe I tend to be like mom did and use whatever I find on the pantry to mix in with the oats.

But when I plan ahead, our healthy granola recipe posted here is my favorite combination. I love the color of the pepitas, dried cherries, and golden grapes.

I also minimize the spice. Cinnamon is powerful; too much will mask all the other flavors.

We sometimes make this granola without the dried fruits, and serve it as a crunchy topping for ice cream and berry sauce, and on fresh chopped fruit! YUM.

Seeds, nuts and dried fruit drizzle with honey

Recipe ingredients

Rolling Oats – the basis of the recipe
Shredded coconut – this ingredient is optional, but adds extra flavor
Slivered Almonds – add some protein
Nuggets – peeled pumpkin seeds
Flax Seeds – a great source of fiber
Oil – or you can use melted butter
Cheri – a cycle that is all natural
Cinnamon – this is a great spice to add
Salt – always
Dried cherries – another ingredient that brings in sweetness
Golden grape grape – or black raisins will work too

How to Make Homemade Granola

Prep the oven at the right temperature, and lay out a baking sheet.
On the baking sheet, mix together oats, coconut, seeds, and nuts. Pour some oil and honey over them and then sprinkle salt and cinnamon on top. Toss the mixture well and spread evenly over the leaf.
Put in the oven cook until the coconut turns golden brown, which is about 20-25 minutes. Make sure around the 10 minute mark to flip the granola and spread it out evenly again.
After you pull the granola out of the oven, let it cool on the cooking sheet and then mix in the dried fruit Then stored in a tightly sealed container. It can stay in your pantry or on your counter.

Find the complete (Printable) recipe below for how to make Healthy Recipe Homemade Granola. Enjoy!

Store your granola in a mason jar to keep safe

Frequently asked questions

What is a good substitute for coconut?

If you’re not a fan of coconut, you can leave it entirely. But if you wanted to replace it, you could add in another nut or dried fruit, such as cashews or dried apricots.

Can I add other ingredients to this granola?

Yes, you can add anything you like! Just be sure to keep off on adding dried fruit until after it cooks.

Is Homemade Granola Healthy for You?

Granola can be healthy because it is loaded with fiber and nutrients, but with all the addition of nuts, dried fruits, and seeds, the calorie count is growing higher. Even so, this granola recipe is high in fiber, protein, iron, and heart-healthy fats.

How Long Does Homemade Granola Last?

When you store this recipe in a tightly closed container, it can last up to 3 weeks at room temperature or in the refrigerator. If you put this in the freezer, it will last up to 6 months.

Add milk to make this recipe like cereal

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