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homemade granola in a clear bowl with raspberries and blueberries
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How to Make Granola

An easy how to guide that gives a perfect base recipe for granola. Tastes great enjoyed as is, or with additions.
Course Breakfast, snacks
Cuisine breakfast, granola, snacks
Servings 6 servings
Calories 368kcal
Author Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 2 cups oats
  • 3/4 cup nuts of choice (we used sliced almonds)
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
  • 2 tbsp almond butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine oats/raisins/nuts. Stir to combine.
  • In a small separate bowl, combine maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla and cinnamon. Whisk well to combine.
  • Pour maple syrup mixture over oat mixture and stir until everything is fully coated. Spread over parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake granola for 15 minutes. Stir. Bake for another 15 minutes, or until granola is golden brown. Allow to fully cool before enjoying/storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 3mg