Best Healthy Granola Recipe, easy homemade with video

Best Healthy Granola Recipe, easy homemade with video

Mallory

This is the ultimate homemade healthy granola recipe! It's made with a combination of rolled oats + nuts & seeds and naturally sweetened with honey, cinnamon, and vanilla. Add it to Greek yogurt bowls, on top of smoothies, or have it by itself as a grab-and-go snack. 😊

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 115 kcal

Equipment

1 large baking sheet (half sheet pan size)

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup pumpkin seeds (I use roasted, salted pepitas)
¼ cup hemp seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup avocado oil
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325℉ (160°C) and prep a large baking sheet with greased parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients including the oats, nuts, seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Do not add the dried cranberries yet!
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients including the oil, honey and vanilla. Then, add the wet mixture to the dry and stir together until well combined.
Spread the oat mixture on the baking sheet in an even layer and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 8-10 minutes. Baking time will vary depending on your oven and sheet pan. The granola is done when it’s golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the granola cool before breaking it apart.
Once the granola has cooled, stir in the chopped cranberries and break it into clumps.
Hint: Don’t stir it right after taking it out of the oven! Let it cool for as long as possible first. The air will help create the granola clusters.

Notes

Expert Tips

When mixing the wet and dry ingredients, be sure everything is really well coated.
I kind of mash the granola down into a thin layer with the back of a spatula onto the sheet pan. This helps everything cook evenly.
When the granola mixture is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before stirring it or breaking it apart. This is what helps form the big clusters.
Add in the cranberries after the granola has baked and cooled. I tried adding it with the other ingredients and I personally thought it was too chewy and it hardened a bit when bakes. Adding it after the granola bakes keeps the cranberries nice and tender.

Storage

Granola is at the peak of freshness a day or two after it's made. But one of the great things about granola is that it stores well for a long time.

Fridge (or room temperature) - store cooled granola for up to 3 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature.
Freezer - store hemp granola in an airtight container for 3-6 months in the freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for about an hour.

Dietitian Tip

Making your own granola is so easy and it's a great way to use up pantry staples! And while granolas you can buy at the grocery store have their place in my pantry, making homemade granola gives you more control over the quality of ingredients. My favorite part is how good it smells while it bakes!

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 40mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Keyword 30 minutes or less, dairy free

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