Homemade honey granola

Granola is one of the simplest foods to make, and it always tastes better when homemade. Plus, it’s much healthier than store-bought granola and doesn’t cost $10 a bag. This foolproof recipe comes together quickly, yielding a delicious granola fragrant with vanilla and cinnamon and sweetened with honey. You can also customize your granola by adding your favorite mix-ins, allowing for plenty of creativity. It’s a great baking project to involve your kids, too! As an added bonus, this recipe is refined sugar-free and gluten-free if you use gluten-free oats. I hope you give this wholesome granola a try and keep it in your recipe collection. Who knows, you may never want to buy store-bought granola again!

Homemade granola

Serves: 3 cups | Prep Time: 5 minutes  |  Cook Time: 20 - 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if desired)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1-2 tsp. vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Optional add-ins (½ - 1 cup):

• Nuts and seeds
• Dried fruit (mix in after baking)
• Coconut
• Chocolate (mix in after baking)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, add the rolled oats, coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt; mix well until thoroughly combined.
   • If adding nuts, seeds, coconut, or any mix-ins you want to bake with the oats, add them now, stirring to combine, and add 1-2 tbsp. more honey if needed. 
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the granola mixture evenly and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through or every 10 minutes. Granola should be a light golden brown.
4. Let the granola cool completely, then store it in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
   • Add any final mix-ins to the granola, like dried fruit or chocolate, once it has cooled completely, and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.