Easy Peasy Caramel Granola
Sweet, crunchy, and irresistibly easy to whip up, this Easy Peasy Caramel Granola recipe is about to become your new breakfast and snacking favorite. Featuring a delightful combination of rolled oats, chopped nuts, and unsweetened coconut flakes, every bite is coated in a luscious homemade caramel sauce made with butter, brown sugar, honey, and a hint of vanilla. Baked to golden perfection, this granola strikes the perfect balance between toasty and chewy, with just the right amount of clumpiness for satisfying texture. Ready in under 35 minutes and made with pantry staples, it’s the ultimate quick and decadent treat for busy mornings or on-the-go snacking. Pair it with yogurt, sprinkle it over ice cream, or enjoy it straight out of the jar—this caramel granola is as versatile as it is addictive!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Chopped nuts (such as almonds or pecans)
- 1 cup Unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and coconut flakes. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar, honey, and salt. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the caramel mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to mix everything together, ensuring the oats, nuts, and coconut are evenly coated.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it down slightly with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Bake the granola for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until it turns golden brown. Keep an eye on it during the final few minutes to prevent burning.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the granola cool completely without stirring. This will allow it to form clumps.
Once cooled, break the granola into pieces and store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 358.3 g | 459% | |
| Saturated Fat | 181.7 g | 908% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 526 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2451 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 405.8 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.3 g | 205% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.2 g | ||
| Protein | 71.5 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 637 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 2779 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
