Granola is high packed in antioxidants, fibers, and nutrients. It supports us on long trail walks, hikes, or even a day in the park. It’s an easy snack to carry on the go, but also to make. This recipe will not only provide the basics of a an amazing homemade-granola, but also suit your wild, fruity, savory, and/or nutty side. What makes this recipe even better is that it’s star ingredient is HONEY! Healthy and yummy.
| Calories: | Servings per batch: | Cuisine: |
| 348 kcals | 3 | Breakfast/Snack- North American |
| Time (Total): | Prep: | Bake: |
| 50 minutes | 15 minutes | 35 minutes |
Ingredients
3 cups of rolled dry oats (or old fashion oats)
1 1/2 tablespoon of honey
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup of almonds (sliced)
1/2 tablespoon of coconut or canola oil (I prefer coconut)
1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon of pumpkin seeds (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
STEP: 2 Line a baking sheet with tin foil, parchment paper, or silicone
STEP 3: Place all of the dry ingredients in a bowl until mixed and combined
STEP 4: Stir in the rest of the ingredients
STEP 5: Transfer the mixture onto the baking sheet, spreading it so it is an even layer
STEP 6: Bake for 35 minutes, and occasionally stir the mixture in the oven
STEP 7: When the almonds look toasted, take it out and let it cool. You can either eat it right now or store it in an air tight container for 2 weeks.
STEP 8: ENJOY!
LET’S SPICE IT UP! –
Nutty Coco Powder Power-
STEP 1: Repeat steps 1-4 above , to make a basic granola mix.
STEP 2: Add 1 tablespoon of Cacao powder, 1 tablespoon of Cacao nibs, 1 cup of semisweet chocolate (or dark) chips, and 1 cup of coconut shreds.
STEP 3: Mix and repeat steps 5- 6 above.
STEP 4: Melt two cups of dark/milk chocolate chips for 2 minutes, occasionally stirring.
STEP 5: Once the granola has cooled, drizzle the melted chocolate onto it, adding more coconut shreds (optional) or some fresh berries to top it off.
Dried Fruit Mix-
STEP 1: Prior to making the granola, cut up desired fruit such as strawberries, bananas, apples, apricots, pears, cherries, grapes. Heat the oven to 160 F.
STEP 2: Separate them on a baking pan, so there is a little room between them. If desired, drizzle some honey, or a pinch of cinnamon (on apples definitely) to the fruits, making it sweeter.
STEP 3: Transfer them into the oven, and let them bake for 6 hours.
STEP 4: Take them out after 6 hours, and store them into a air tight container.
STEP 5: Repeat steps 1-6 of making a basic granola (above), and take the mixture out once done
STEP 6: Mix in the dried fruits, and add a combination of 1/2 cup of walnuts and almonds as well.
Creamy Peanut Butter Banana-
STEP 1: Repeat steps 1-4 of making a basic granola (above).
STEP 2: Add 1 ripe- mashed banana, and 2 cups of creamy chunky peanut butter (or any type of nut spread) into the mixture. Chop up 1 1/2 cups of peanuts, and transfer it into the mixture.
STEP 3: Repeat steps 5-8 of making a basic granola (above).
Apple Crunch-
STEP 1: Repeat steps 1-4 to make a basic granola.
STEP 2: Peel, core, and dice 2 medium sized apples. Make a seasoning mixture of 1/2 tablespoon of pumpkin spice and 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon. Transfer the apples and the seasoning into a large zip lock bag.
STEP 3: Rub and mix the seasoning and apples in the bag so that the spices are spread evenly on the diced apples.
STEP 4: Add 2 cups of applesauce, the cinnamon-pumpkin spiced apples into the granola mix, and 1 cup of sliced walnuts. Combine well.
STEP 5: Repeat steps 5-8 of making a basic granola (above).
Bee The Change 