Homemade Granola

This homemade granola is crunchy, lightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast, yogurt bowls, or grabbing by the handful straight from the jar while pretending you’re “just taste testing.”

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup nuts of choice chopped if large
pecans, walnuts, almonds, peanuts, cashews, or a mix all work beautifully
Optional Add-Ins After Baking
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
Stir in the oats and nuts until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the mixture into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
Let the granola cool completely on the pan. It will crisp up as it cools.
Once cooled, stir in chocolate chips, dried fruit, seeds, coconut, or any additional mix-ins you love.

Notes

Store in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.

Flavor Ideas
Chocolate Cherry: chocolate chips + dried cherries
Trail Mix Style: raisins + peanuts + sunflower seeds
Fall Harvest: cranberries + pecans + pumpkin seeds
Tropical: coconut + cashews + dried pineapple

Makes about 5–6 cups granola depending on add-ins.