Best Granola Recipe

Name: The Very Best Granola
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats; 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts); 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional); 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey; 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2–1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots) – add after baking

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly nutty, this homemade granola is packed with wholesome ingredients and customizable mix-ins. It’s the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with a warm, toasty aroma and delivers perfect crunchy clusters every time. granola recipe Great for breakfast, snacking, or topping your favorite yogurt bowl.

Contents

Origin Best Granola Recipe What I Love About This Recipe The Very Best Granola Ingredients Directions Notes

Origin Best Granola Recipe

Granola originated in the United States in the late 19th century as a health food alternative. It was first popularized at health sanitariums and later adopted by the hippie movement in the 1960s.
Over the decades, it evolved from a simple blend of oats and honey into a beloved pantry staple across the world, customized with everything from seeds to dried fruits and spices.

What I Love About This Recipe

This granola is infinitely customizable, meaning you can adjust the nuts, sweeteners, or add-ins to your taste.
It’s made with just a few pantry ingredients—oats, maple syrup, oil, and your favorite nuts—and baked to golden perfection.
Plus, it’s naturally vegan, and stores well for weeks, making it a go-to for healthy breakfasts and quick snacks.

The Very Best Granola

Recipe by RecipesVillaCourse: Breakfast, SnackCuisine: American, GlobalDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

250

kcal

Crunchy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, The Very Best Granola is a homemade blend of oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners—perfect for sprinkling over yogurt, enjoying with milk, or eating by the handful as a wholesome snack.

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1/3 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2–1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots) – add after baking

Directions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together oats, nuts, coconut (if using), cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, oil, and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients and stir to coat evenly.
Spread mixture on the baking sheet and press down slightly for clumps.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
Let cool completely without stirring for chunkier granola. Stir in dried fruit once cool. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

For extra crunch, bake an additional 5–10 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Mix in extras like chia seeds, flaxseeds, or cocoa nibs before baking for added nutrition and flavor.
Swap maple syrup with agave or honey (if not vegan).
Serve with milk, yogurt, smoothie bowls, or just eat by the handful!

skynet

Next Air-Fryer Potatoes »

Previous « Spring Rolls Recipe