Description
A crunchy, customizable granola recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or snacks, made with oats, nuts, and a sweet binder.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned or gluten-free)
- 1 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped apricots)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the rolled oats, nuts, salt, and cinnamon until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, warm the honey or maple syrup with the nut butter until pourable. Stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients, folding to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and press lightly for larger clusters.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and fold in dried fruit immediately.
- Let cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking into chunks.
Notes
For extra crunch, swap half the oats for puffed rice. Use seeds for a nut-free version. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American