Description
A simple recipe for making crunchy granola with cinnamon and vanilla flavor at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw nuts or seeds (e.g., almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries) – added after baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, nuts or seeds, and shredded coconut.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir well until all the oats and nuts are evenly coated.
- Spread the granola mixture in a single, even layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Do not press down firmly.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, stirring gently halfway through baking, until the granola is golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet without stirring. Cooling helps it clump.
- Once completely cool, break the granola into pieces. Stir in the dried fruit.
- Store the cooled granola in an airtight container.
Notes
- For larger clusters, avoid stirring the granola until it is fully cooled.
- You can substitute honey for maple syrup if desired.
- Adjust cinnamon to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: granola, homemade, cinnamon, vanilla, oats, breakfast cereal, baked oats