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Homemade granola with fresh strawberries and blueberries served in a clear dish on a baking sheet lined with golden, crunchy oat clusters and pecans—perfect healthy breakfast or snack option.

Best Healthy Homemade Granola (Quick and Easy Recipe)

This healthy granola recipe has a distinctive taste that combines elements of sweetness, nuttiness, and toasty flavors.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5 cups
Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

  • 4 cups old fashioned oats
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup real maple syrup
  • ½ cup unrefined coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt I use himalayan
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Measure out the coconut oil in a small saucepan and place it on low to medium heat. 
  • Measure out the dry ingredients: old-fashioned oats, salt, and cinnamon and place into a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla over the dry ingredients.
  • Stir the oats mixture thoroughly to ensure all the coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla is combined and lightly coating the dry ingredients. 
  • Use a spoon to spread the oat mixture evenly across a baking sheet.
  • Place the cookie sheet into the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. 
  • Stir the granola halfway through the baking process.
  • Press the granola down with your spoon for clumpy granola.*Do not over bake!
  • The granola will crisp up more after it cools.
  • Allow the granola to cool completely undisturbed for 1 hour. 
  • Break the granola up with your hands for chunky granola or stir with a spoon if you do not want it clumped together.
  • Store the granola in an air tight container for 1 to 2 weeks or in a freezer safe Ziploc baggie for up to 3 months.