Homemade Granola: 3 Ways

My typical breakfast is greek yogurt with honey and a handful of granola or nuts (paired with a strong cup of coffee, of course!). I love how granola can be enjoyed with yogurt or milk but can also double as an easy on-the-go snack. Making your own granola is super easy and gives you the ability to add any kind of flavors you like! Here is my basic granola recipe along with a few favorite add-ins. Basic Granola, makes 3-4 small servings.

Needed: 2 cups oats (old fashioned, not the quick cooking kind), 1 1/2 cups nuts/seeds of your choice, 1/3 cup oil (I like to use olive oil), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, a pinch of ginger, 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 cup dried fruit or other additions you like.

In a bowl combine the oats and nuts/seeds. Pour in oil and honey (or maple syrup) and stir to combine. Add in seasonings and vanilla and mix well. Spread out on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper and bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 to make sure all pieces bake evenly. Add in dried fruit during the last 10 minutes of baking. For the granola pictured above I used almonds slivers and dried blueberriesFor this granola I added sliced almonds. To make chunky granola simply don't mix during the baking process. Once you remove your granola from the oven break it up into small chunks for a different kind of texture. This is great for snacking granola; like for camping or carrying around in your purse.

What? You don't carry granola in your purse? Oh, yeah. Me neither....For this granola I added walnuts and coconut flakes. I love the sweet and chewy addition of coconut flakes, but they can burn easily. Be sure not to add coconut flakes until the last 5-6 minutes of cooking.Store your granola in an air tight container or zip lock back for up to two weeks. Enjoy! xo. Emma

Comments

[3lin]

this look so yummy. I'm gonna try out.

3lin

[Larissa]

LOVE IT! I make homemade granola all the time, it dissapears so fast in my house!
Looks delish as always.

[tianna]

Homemade granola is so easy to make. I would add a little dark chocolate into the coconut/walnut version.

- tianna

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[<3 Ruth <3]

One of my favorites to make at home! Once I discovered I could make exceptionally good granola at home, it was an instant addiction. I love mine paired with yogurt and strong coffee as well! Strawberries only make it sweeter! Thanks for sharing! ! !
<3 <3 <3 Ruth

[Kerry]

This granola looks delicious! I always make my own granola. It's way better than store bought, and it's cheaper too. My recipe is similar and I love it, but I can't wait to try yours! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[Louise Felker]

Thank you for a great recipe to add to my arsenal!

[Antonella]

Grrrrreat ♥ Love it :)

[jenny stokes]

Oh my gosh! YUM. that looks so good!
I have to try some.
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[kendra genevieve rose.]

Mmmm.. love it! I love granola! thanks for teaching me new ways to spice up an average breakfast!

Xx

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[Lindsey]

You guys always have the best recipes, especially for simple stuff. Granola with coconut sounds awesome!

-Lindsey
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[Melissa]

Good to know about the coconut flakes only in the last 5-6 mins. Mine burned because I had them in the mix the whole time!

[jamie]

You Girls are just the two most Creative People.I just Love your Styles and all of your Creative Ideas you are kind enough to share. Love when your Blog comes through my feed. I am trying this ASAP.. Yummy.

[irene wibowo]

ah...look so delicious.. :)

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[Jamie]

I'm eating a bowl of granola right now :) I like to eat mine with a splash of coconut water instead of milk since I'm lactoseintolerant.

[Latoya]

I love <3 love Granola. I love these recipes. I would use dried Mango. Thanks for the reminder. I'm especially into granola by the fire, especially camp fires.

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[Sara S]

I've not added vanilla before but that sounds delish! I like pumpkin seeds in mine and pistachios.

[Stephanie]

Looks yummy delicious and healthy!

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[Kara]

Homemade granola is so fun. I made it for friends and family one year for christmas in little mason jars. Everyone loved it.

[Gina]

LOVE granola too!

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xo

[Kate {Modette}]

Yum, looks healthy AND delicious! xx

Kate {Modette}
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