In the last few years, my taste for granola changed. Store-bought granolas that I previously enjoyed are now a touch too sweet for me. That’s why I developed this healthy granola recipe. I can control the amount of sugar I put into homemade granola, I can pack in all the ingredients I enjoy. In general, I follow this basic granola recipe formula: 1 1/2 to 2 cups oats/grains+ 1 1/2 to 2 cups nuts+ 1/3 to 1/2 cup coconut+ 1/3 cup coconut oil+ 1/3 cup sweetener (usually maple syrup or honey)= a batch of amazing granola No granola is complete without a healthy amount of cinnamon and spice. Feel free to tweak this recipe with whatever nuts and grains you have on hand. Once you make a batch of homemade granola, you’ll never look back!
COOKING NOTES ON THE HEALTHY GRANOLA RECIPE
Bake with low heat: This granola takes about an hour to make, which sounds like a long time but is worth the wait. The key to a good batch of granola is low heat. Baking granola between 350 to 375 degrees F does save time. However, the ingredients in your granola with a higher fat content (nuts, seeds, coconut, etc.) can burn easily. Having burned about 6 batches of granola in the past, I learned that baking it at 275 degrees (135 degrees C) is the sweet spot. Plus, I think that the granola tastes better when cooked at a low heat.CLUSTERS: If you like granola clusters, here’s what you need to do. DO NOT stir the granola during the baking process. The granola will bake into a solid block and you can break it up once it cools off.
TOOLS I USED
Baking sheetsMixing bowls
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