Healthy Easy Granola
Get ready to elevate your snack game with this Healthy Easy Granola recipe—a crunchy, lightly sweetened blend of wholesome ingredients that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Made with hearty rolled oats, protein-packed almonds, nutrient-dense chia seeds, and a touch of natural sweetness from maple syrup, this homemade granola is the perfect balance of flavor and health. Infused with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla for warmth, and customizable with optional add-ins like dried cranberries or dark chocolate chips, every bite is irresistibly satisfying. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes and bakes to golden perfection, making it an ideal go-to for breakfast, snacking, or topping your favorite yogurt or smoothie bowls. Plus, it’s vegan, refined sugar-free, and can be stored for weeks, ensuring a batch of homemade goodness is always within reach!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Raw almonds (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional, add after baking)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, shredded coconut, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
In a smaller bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Stir thoroughly until every piece is lightly coated.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing down slightly with a spatula for clumps if desired.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking. Watch closely near the end to avoid burning.
Remove the granola from the oven when it's lightly golden. Let it cool completely on the baking sheet; it will crisp up as it cools.
Fold in dried cranberries or raisins if desired. If adding chocolate chips, wait until the granola is fully cooled.
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
Serve with milk, yogurt, or enjoy as a snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.5 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.4 g | 462% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 410.8 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.7 g | 228% | |
| Total Sugars | 195.9 g | ||
| Protein | 75.8 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 651 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 2430 mg | 52% | |
*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.
