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Healthy Granola

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This crunchy and lightly sweet homemade granola is easy to make, allowing you to control the sugar and oil. Perfect on yogurt, smoothie bowls, or with milk.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raw nuts, chopped (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
  • 1/2 cup seeds (pepitas or sunflower seeds)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds or ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or light olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit, chopped (raisins, cranberries, or dates; add after baking)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a big bowl: oats, nuts, seeds, coconut (if using), chia or flax, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients in a small bowl: applesauce, maple or honey, melted oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour wet mix over dry mix. Stir well until every oat looks lightly coated and no dry spots remain.
  5. Spread the mix on the lined pan. For big clusters, press it down into an even, tight layer with the back of a spatula.
  6. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 24–30 minutes until golden at the edges. Rotate the pan halfway. For loose granola, stir once at 15 minutes; for clusters, do not stir.
  7. Let the granola cool fully on the pan (it crisps as it cools). Break into chunks, stir in dried fruit, and serve or store.

Notes

For extra clusters, add 1 lightly beaten egg white to the wet mix. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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