Popcorn Granola
Meet your new favorite snack obsession: Popcorn Granola! This unique twist on classic granola combines the airy crunch of popped popcorn with the hearty texture of rolled oats, almonds, and pumpkin seeds. Sweetened naturally with honey—or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option—and infused with warm notes of vanilla and cinnamon, this wholesome snack is as flavorful as it is nutritious. Oven-toasted to golden perfection, then studded with dried cranberries for a satisfying burst of sweetness, this granola offers the perfect balance of chewy and crisp textures. Perfect as a midday snack, a yogurt topping, or even a breakfast cereal, this quick and easy recipe (ready in just 25 minutes!) will become a pantry staple you’ll crave. Try this gluten-free, customizable treat today for a fun and healthy take on snacking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Popped popcorn (unsalted, unbuttered)
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1 cup Chopped almonds
- 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn, rolled oats, chopped almonds, and pumpkin seeds. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well-combined, about 2 minutes.
Pour the honey mixture over the popcorn mixture and gently stir with a spatula until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and gently stir the granola to ensure even toasting.
Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the granola is lightly golden and fragrant. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. It will crisp up as it cools.
Once cooled, stir in the dried cranberries and transfer the granola to an airtight container for storage.
Serve as a snack, or enjoy as a topping for yogurt, smoothie bowls, or with milk.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.9 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.6 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 648 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 341.2 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.9 g | 207% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.6 g | ||
| Protein | 95.8 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 611 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 3025 mg | 64% | |
*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.
