Simple Homemade Granola Recipe

Toasted clusters of oats, nuts and coconut tossed in a sweet glaze make this simple homemade granola recipe a tried and true favorite.

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Granola is a pantry staple that is so easy to make from scratch! With a few common ingredients you probably have on hand, you can whip up a batch of granola in 30 minutes or less.

This simple homemade granola recipe is made with chopped pecans or walnuts, shredded coconut, and of course, oats. Tossed in a sweet glaze made with coconut oil, honey, brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon and toasted to perfection.

No need to buy granola with questionable ingredients – this is a quick and easy recipe to come back to time and time again.

Find More Easy Homemade Granola Recipes From Quail Creek Homestead:

• Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Granola
• Honey Almond Butter Granola
• Sourdough Chocolate Granola
• Cast Iron Sourdough Granola

What You Need to Make Simple Homemade Granola

Homemade granola is easy to whip up with just a few simple kitchen tools:

Baking sheet – I like to use stainless steel baking sheets

Wooden spatula

Large mixing bowl

Small mixing bowl

Wire whisk

Parchment paper

Wire rack for cooling

Ingredients

Old-fashioned oats – I always look for organic old-fashioned oats.

Shredded coconut – finely shredded, unsweetened coconut if possible.

Chopped pecans or walnuts – toasted nuts add depth of flavor and a wholesome crunch.

Coconut oil, melted – coconut oil brings the glaze together and helps the granola develop a toasted crunch.

Honey – honey adds sweetness and helps the granola bake into delicious clusters.

Brown sugar – the brown sugar caramelizes when toasted to add a delicious sweetness.

Vanilla extract – a little vanilla extract compliments the nutty toasted flavors.

Cinnamon – cinnamon adds the perfect amount of spice to compliment the sweetness.

How to Make Simple Homemade Granola

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Stir together oats, nuts, and coconut on a large baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes, stir, and return to oven for another 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine melted coconut oil, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Transfer oat mixture to a large bowl. Drizzle glaze over the oat mixture and stir well to combine.

Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the oat mixture over the parchment paper evenly and bake 7 minutes. Stir gently, then return to the oven to bake another 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from oven and transfer parchment paper and granola to a wire rack to cool completely.