Homemade Crunchy Granola
Transform your mornings with the irresistible crunch of Homemade Crunchy Granola—a wholesome, nutrient-packed recipe that’s as versatile as it is delicious. This easy granola combines hearty rolled oats with the earthy goodness of raw almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds, all elevated by the warm aroma of ground cinnamon and a touch of salt. Sweetened naturally with honey and infused with the richness of coconut oil and vanilla extract, this baked beauty achieves the perfect golden-brown crisp in just 30 minutes. Toss in tart dried cranberries to balance the flavors for a satisfying snack, yogurt topping, or smoothie bowl enhancer. Prepare a batch ahead and enjoy two weeks of guilt-free indulgence—all homemade and bursting with flavor. Perfect for healthy breakfast ideas and meal prep enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 0.5 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
- 0.5 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt.
In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the honey and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the coconut oil mixture over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Stir until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it lightly to form a compact layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through for even baking, until the granola is golden brown.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the pan. As it cools, the granola will continue to crisp up.
Once the granola is cool, break it into clusters and stir in the dried cranberries.
Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Enjoy it as a snack, with yogurt, or as a topping for smoothie bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 282.9 g | 363% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.0 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 331.6 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.0 g | 221% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.4 g | ||
| Protein | 100.6 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 681 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 25.6 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 3229 mg | 69% | |
*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.
