Granola can be a tricky things. While it often seems like a healthy choice, if you check the nutrition fact table, it can be more sweeteners than satisfying ingredients. That’s why I love making my own homemade granola. Not only is it super simple, but it’s a great “clean out the cupboard” recipe that can be customized based on what you have on hand. My Go-To Granola recipe is a guide for creating the tastiest breakfast around.
If you’re choosing a granola at the store, you might notice that the portion sizes are way less than what you might want to eat. Each serving is usually 1/4 cup – seriously?! And often packs in 10g+++ sugar – no thank you! With this recipe, you can omit dried fruit or cut back on sweetener for an even more savory treat.
I also use olive oil in this recipe. I love the way that olive oil tastes in granola. It gives it a different kick of flavor. If you’re out of oil, feel free to use any liquid oil you like (within reason!!).
Granola is one of my favorite morning treats – this granola makes the perfect gift or travel snack. Use whatever nuts, seeds and dried fruits you have on hand! I love that you can totally customize this recipe depending on what you have, like, or dislike. Raisin haters can rejoice with a granola that finally checks all the boxes.
Looking for more breakfast recipes? Check out my Spelt Protein Pancakes!
My Go-To Granola
Author: Micah Siva
Makes: 10-12 servings
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats, 200g
- ¼ cup coconut, 15g
- ¼ cup chia seeds, 40g
- ¼ cup linseed/flax, 40g
- 1 cup mixed nuts, 150g
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- ¼ cup liquid sweetener, 60ml
- ¼ cup olive oil, 60ml
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
- ½ cup dried fruit, 40g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 150C/300Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, chia seeds, flax seeds, mixed nuts, and sesame seeds.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sweetener, olive oil, cinnamon and salt.
- Add wet to dry mixture.
- Transfer to baking tray in an even layer.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with dried fruit. Let cool on baking tray.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store for up to 10 days.
Notes
Play around with flavour combinations! Try different fruits, nuts and add in ginger, cocoa or vanilla!
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