Super Easy Homemade Granola Recipe

Hello everyone! We are so excited to share with you our new recipe series! In the next couple of months, we are going to post several homemade granola recipes on our blog. The first recipe in this series is this Super Easy Homemade Granola Recipe.

It’s a basic granola (vegan and gluten-free) with just a few ingredients – budget friendly – perfect for students.

Have you ever asked yourself: “Is Homemade Granola Worth the Effort?” I’m sure you have. Let me tell you why I stopped buying store-bought granola. Even though it’s cheaper to buy at supermarkets, here are my top 5 reasons why homemade granola is better:

• No palm oil! Most of the store-bought granola have palm oil in it, and we all know how bad palm oil is for our health.
• No refined sugar! I don’t like too sweet granola and my main problem with brought granola was always how sweet it can be. Not to mention why refined sugars should be avoided.
• Rich in flavors! Let’s do one simple test. Try one teaspoon of each, homemade and store-bought granola, and tell me which one of those two had better and more flavorful taste. The answer is obvious.
• Add only the ingredients you like! Even though there are so many varieties of granola on the market, you can never find one that 100% matches your taste. You can experiment with the ingredients and add all those nuts and dried fruit you like.
• No preservatives or additives! Homemade granola can be stored for up to 2-3 weeks while store brought can last a year or more. Preservatives and additives help granola last longer. 

After reading all 5 reasons why I am baking my own granola, I am sure you know the answer on the above question. My answer is always: “YES!” 🙂 

PRO TIPS

• Old-fashioned rolled oats are better to use than quick-cooking ones.
• Choose the right fat. The best option is coconut oil!
• Always add dried fruit after baking the granola.
• Don’t burn your granola! Have in mind that as granola cools on the baking sheet, it starts to form clusters – this is the part where it becomes crispy. Don’t wait until it has completely browned to pull it out of the oven.
• Be sure to check our other granola recipes: Homemade Almond Cranberry Granola Recipe, and No-Bake Oat Granola Bars.

Prep time: 5 min   Cook time: 20 min   Total: 25 min   Servings: 4

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 3/4 cup (160 g) whole rolled oats
• 1/2 cup (75 g) raw hazelnuts, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey if not a vegan)
• 1/4 cup (30 g) dried goji berries

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 °C). Line a large baking sheet with a parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a large bowl mix together coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), and cinnamon, until combined. NOTE: Add more maple syrup if you want sweeter granola, this one is mild-sweetened!
• Add oats and chopped hazelnuts into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Use your clean hands to mix well and toss to coat. The mixture will be sticky.
• Spread the mixture in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes stirring halfway through. When done add dried goji berries and toss everything.
• Let it cool completely before transferring in an airtight storage container. Store it for up to 2-3 weeks. Enjoy your Homemade Granola Recipe!

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