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Crunchy, wholesome, and easy to make. This healthy homemade granola recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or topping yogurt.
If store-bought granola leaves you scratching your head over sugar labels and odd ingredients, it’s time for a change. This healthy homemade granola recipe gives you full control over sweetness, oil, and mix-ins, yet still bakes up golden, crunchy, and satisfying. In under an hour, including cooling time, you’ll have a batch you feel good about eating…and sharing.
Easy Steps To Make This Granola
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, all nuts, and craisins. Stir so it’s well mixed.
- In a smaller, separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Pour maple syrup mixture over oatmeal mixture.
- Stir well so all of the oatmeal mixture is covered with the syrup mixture.
- Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil with non-stick spray.
- Pour out the granola onto the baking sheet, and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven at 15 minute intervals and stir. Mixture will be golden brown and well toasted when done.
- Cool completely. Store in jars or other airtight container.
Helpful Tips
- This homemade granola recipe fits on a half sheet pan.
- This recipe makes approximately 12 servings, with each serving measuring about 1/2 cup.
- You can fill about 3 quart-sized mason jars.
- The recipe can be cut in half if you don’t need the full amount.
- After the second stirring, the granola looks like it’s not going to be done in 15 minutes. That’s when the scent of cinnamon begins to fill your kitchen! It just takes 15 minutes more to perfectly toast this granola.
How To Customize This Granola
One of the best things about this healthy homemade granola recipe is how flexible it is. Use what you have on hand, or mix and match ingredients to create your own favorite blend. One cup of additional ingredients can be added without adjusting the coating.
- Base Ingredients
- My recommendation is to use old fashioned oats, regular or gluten-free.
- Olive oil is a healthy choice, but you can substitute canola oil, vegetable oil, or refined coconut oil.
- Sweetener: honey or agave syrup can be used in place of the maple syrup.
- Nuts and Seeds
- Cashews
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Flaxseeds
- Chia seeds
- Pistachios
- Dried Fruits
- Raisins
- Dried apricots (chopped)
- Dried cherries
- Dried blueberries
- Dried figs (chopped)
- Dates (chopped)
- Flavorings and Spices
- Vanilla extract
- Nutmeg
- Ground ginger
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Sea salt (a small amount)
- Orange zest or lemon zest
- Optional Mix-ins
- Dark chocolate chips
- White chocolate chips
- Peanut butter chips (add the sweet chips after the granola has cooled)
- unsweetened coconut flakes
FAQ’s
How To Use This Granola
There are endless ways to enjoy this healthy homemade granola recipe. Sprinkle it over yogurt or oatmeal, use it as a crunchy topping for fruit, or simply grab a handful for an afternoon snack. It’s also a wonderful homemade gift for friends or neighbors. To make it extra special, package the granola in mason jars and attach a simple gift tag. I’ve designed a free printable tag you can download by clicking this link. Just print, cut, and tie with ribbon or twine.
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Homemade Granola Recipe with Olive Oil
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup Craisins or raisins
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, all nuts, and craisins. Stir so it's well mixed.
- In a smaller, separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Pour maple syrup mixture over oatmeal mixture.
- Stir well so all of the oatmeal mixture is covered with the syrup mixture.
- Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil with non-stick spray.
- Pour out the granola onto the baking sheet, and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven at 15 minute intervals and stir. Mixture will be golden brown and well toasted when done.
- Cool completely. Store in jars or other airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If you make this recipe, and love it, please come back to leave a comment and a 5-star review. I would really appreciate it, and it would help me so much. Thank you!
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Never made homemade granola before, glad I gave it a try.
Will never go back to buying store bought again.
Delicious and simple to make.
Will this granola recipe be too crunchy for the elderly to enjoy? I would like to try this and give as gifts.
Hi Cynthia…yes, it probably is too crunchy. When my dad was alive, he had issues with the nuts. I do have a fall Chex mix recipe that might be better. Here is the link for that: https://www.onsuttonplace.com/sweet-chex-mix-recipe-oven-baked/ Good luck!
Yes, thank you, this is most helpful.
I make this granola recipe at least once a week. It is so delicious!
I make only half the recipe with the stated ingredients, with the exception of the craisins, I use raisins. I also use avocado oil. I tried it several times with canola oil, then olive oil and finally determined avocado was my preference. Oats added is 2 cups. Since I make a half batch I bake for about 28 minutes in my gas oven. Absolutely scrumptious!
It IS the best! Thank you Ann for this wonderful treat. It seems every recipe you’ve posted is a winner – and easy to prepare.
Thank you, thank you!
Just wondering…do the craisins stay moist after being baked?
Yes, they are moist but a bit chewier. (If that makes sense.) They still have a great texture.
This granola is my go to recipe. It’s great to snack on or (as suggested) with my dairy free yogurt. I’ve made it so many times I felt it only right to comment and thank you for sharing! I’ve followed exactly and have modified- 1/3 c maple syrup, 1/3 c olive oil, 1/3 c sugar. You don’t even notice the reduction and bonus: you don’t feel as guilty eating it all up! 😊
I love this recipe! I’ve made several batches this past year for gifts as well as for myself. One of my favorite blends is using dried cherries and flaked coconut. This recipe will stay in my file for a very long time! Thank you!
This in now my go to granola. Absolutely loved it!! I added a handful of coconut to mine. Next time I may try some different add ins like sunflower seeds. Thank you!~
I can hardly wait to try this recipe. I have several favorite granola recipes and the latest batch is about gone. The olive oil is an unusual ingredient and I have some blood orange infused olive oil that I think will work well.
Just wanted to say that I made this granola yesterday, and it was delicious! I substituted coconut sugar (organic and unrefined) for the brown sugar, and added one cup of coconut flakes. It was amazing! So addictive…I had it in a bowl with some plain Greek yogurt and a splash of almond milk. Mmm…so good!
Totally agree that it is addicting!