Easy, Simple Granola from Scratch
A simple easy homemade granola recipe, that's very versatile likely cheaper than what you are paying for at the store. Plus, you can add almost any ingredient that you want.
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Equipment
- 1 Large sheet pan
- Parchment paper or wax paper to cover the pan.
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Small saucepan
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Good sturdy spoon wooden spoon is best, or a stainless steel.
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Old fashioned oats
- 1 Cup Almonds
- 1 Cup Coconut flakes
- ½ Cup Coconut oil, or oil of your choice
- ¾ tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Banana chips
- 1 Cup Dried cranberries
- 1 Cup Pepitas and/or pumpkin seeds Aldi's is a good place to start for these.
Sauce
- ⅓ Cup Packed brown sugar
- ⅓ Cup Honey (Local if you can).
- ¼ Cup Maple syrup
- 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- ¼ Cup Peanut butter Or nut butter of your choice. Creamy works best!
Instructions
- Gather all of your ingredients together and preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
- Mix all of the ingredients together (except sauce ingredients) into a large mixing bowl.
Sauce Instructions
- Mix all of the "sauce ingredients" (brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, peanut butter) into a small saucepan over medium heat and continue to stir until well melted and combined. Not too long, or it will burn. It should only take about 5-7 minutes. 10 at the most.
- Once completely melted, combine the mixture with the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is well combined.
- Lay out parchment paper or wax paper enough to cover the sheet pan all the way to the edges.
- It you want large chunks, take the back of the spatula, and firmly press down across the entire pan. If you would like smaller grain-like granola, simply spread it around without pressing down.
- Place the sheet pan into the oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or a little longer depending on the thickness of the granola. Keep an eye on anything over 30 minutes so it doesn't burn.
- Once complete remove from the oven and let chill for an additional 20-30 minutes. Once cooled, break into small chunks. Store in an airtight mason jar or zip-lock bag.
Notes
**Oats are really versatile, and you can buy them in bulk at most any club store. They are great for cookies, desserts, granola, and even things like meatloaf or breaded porkchops. If you purchase them in bulk, vacuum seal them in a mason jar, and they will keep pretty extensively.
**Dehydrating fruits and vegetables are a great practice to get into.