Healthy Granola Ingredients
How do you make healthy granola from scratch? Here’s what you’ll need:
Rolled oats Nuts or seeds (I’m partial to pecans or pepitas) Unsweetened shredded coconut Maple syrup Cinnamon
Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats, if you need a gluten-free granola recipe.
Variations
Because this granola recipe is so simple to prepare, feel free to change the ingredients you add in, depending on what you have on hand. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Hulled seeds, like sunflower or sesame Dried fruit, like raisins or cranberries (add in after baking) Mini chocolate chips (add in after baking) Other nuts or seeds (chia seeds, flax seeds, pepitas, etc.)
This healthy granola is perfect for busy mornings when you need something that’s quick to prepare, and because it’s shelf-stable, you can also keep a bag of it stashed in your purse or car for an easy snack on the go.
As written, this recipe makes about 3 cups of granola, which is about 6 servings. This amount is great for one or two people, but if you have a larger family of granola-eaters, feel free to double or triple the recipe! It should keep well for up to a week stored at room temperature, or up to a month or more when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Recipe Notes:
For a totally grain-free granola, try my Pumpkin Seed Granola recipe.
As always, if you make any modifications to this recipe, please leave a comment below letting us know how it worked for you. We can all benefit from your experience! — Reader Feedback: What’s your favorite fast breakfast option? SaveSave SaveSave
