Granola

Hey there, breakfast rebels! Ready to ditch the boxed cereal and become a granola guru? This homemade granola recipe is so easy, you’ll feel like you’re cheating at adulting. With just a handful of ingredients and a dash of oven magic, you’ll create a crunchy, sweet, and nutty masterpiece. It’s like a party in your mouth, and everyone’s invited – oats, almonds, and your favorite dried fruits. No PhD in culinary arts required!

Cooking Tip

Granola can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Add milk to granola and have as a cereal. Use it to top a fruit salad or non-fat plain yogurt or eat granola on its own as an afternoon snack.

Yield9 servings

Serving size1/3 cup

Perfect forKid-friendly, Quick & easy

Dietary preferencesGluten Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. canola oil
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
4 tbsp. sliced or chopped almonds
1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots, dates, or prunes)
Non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, add honey, oil, and cinnamon. Whisk with a fork.
Add oats and almonds. Stir until well-coated with honey mixture.
Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line sheet with parchment paper. Spread oat mixture evenly onto sheet.
Bake until lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes to cook evenly. Watch closely to be sure granola does not burn. Remove from oven. Let cool completely.
Transfer cooled granola to a medium bowl. Stir in dried fruit.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

170Calories

6 Total Fat (g)

1Saturated Fat (g)

0Sodium (mg)

27Carbs (g)

3 Dietary Fiber (g)

4Protein (g)

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Find more recipes

Not quite the flavor you’re looking for? No worries! Why not try one of the options below? And if those don’t hit the spot, feel free to browse our recipe pantry for even more delicious ideas!