Recipes

Healthy Granola

Naturally sweetened granola with oats, nuts, and dried fruit

Servings: 16
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 21 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (320g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1½ cups (150g) raw nuts and/or seeds (e.g., pecans and pepitas)
  • 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt (¾ teaspoon if using table salt)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (120ml) melted coconut oil or olive oil
  • ½ cup (120ml) maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup (90g) dried fruit, chopped if large
  • Optional:
    • ½ cup chocolate chips or coconut flakes

Notes

  • Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free granola
  • Substitute seeds for nuts to make nut-free
  • Stir coconut flakes in halfway through baking for toasted flavor
  • Store in airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts/seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Stir to blend.

  3. Pour in oil, maple syrup/honey, and vanilla. Mix until everything is lightly coated.

  4. Spread granola in an even layer on prepared pan. Bake for 21-24 minutes, stirring halfway. For clumpy granola, press down after stirring.

  5. Let cool completely (at least 45 minutes). Add dried fruit and optional chocolate chips. Break into chunks or stir for looser granola.