Homemade Granola
Making your own granola is easier than it seems, and the results are much better than most store-bought versions. Think of this as a template - you can easily swap the nuts and dried fruit for whatever you have on hand.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup raw nuts pecans or almonds work well
- 2 Tbsp pepitas
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dried fruit raisins or cranberries
Method
- Heat oven to 350F.
- Mix oats, nuts, pepitas, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Add oil, honey, and vanilla; stir until mixture is evenly coated.
- Spread on parchment-lined baking sheet, pressing into even layer.
- Bake 20 minutes until edges are golden brown, without stirring.
- Cool completely on baking sheet for 30 minutes.
- Break into chunks and mix in dried fruit.
- Store in airtight container.
Notes
Press mixture firmly before baking for best clusters. Do not break apart until fully cooled.