Homemade granola is a breakfast and snack staple that’s easy to make, endlessly customizable, and a healthier alternative to store-bought versions. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this granola is perfect for topping your favorite yogurt, blending into smoothie bowls, or simply enjoying as a snack. Here’s how to make your own healthy vegan granola at home:
Why This Homemade Granola Is a Winner:
- Nutrient-Dense: Packed with healthy fats from nuts and seeds, and loaded with fiber from oats and raisins, this granola is as nutritious as it is delicious.
- Versatile: Enjoy it your favorite milk, yogurt, even ice cream, or simply snack on it by the handful.
- Customizable: Swap out pecans or almonds for your favorite nuts, or replace raisins with dried cranberries or chopped dates for a twist.
Ingredients for Homemade Granola:
- Rolled oats
- Nuts (We love chopped pecans and sliced almonds)
- Seeds (a mix of sunflower, pepitas, and chia works great!)
- Raisins
- Olive oil
- Maple Syrup
- Ground cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
Instructions:
1. Prep Your Baking Sheet
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
2. Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except for the raisins. Stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with olive oil. The mixture should have a shiny, slightly wet appearance.
3. Spread and Bake
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Aim for a thickness of about ¼ inch to ensure even cooking without burning.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12 minutes. Then, remove the granola, give it a good stir, and return it to the oven for another 12 minutes. Keep an eye on it during the last few minutes to ensure it turns golden brown without overcooking.
4. Cool Completely
Once baked, let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. This is a crucial step for forming those delightful clumps!
5. Add Raisins
Once the granola has cooled, stir in the raisins. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container for storage. It will keep fresh for up to two weeks.
Tips for getting the perfect crispy clumps
1) Make sure that everything is nicely coated with the olive oil and maple syrup. It should be glistening.
2) After stirring granola half way through, make sure to press down with your spatula to encourage the oats to stick. It’ a delicate balance, you want to press down firm enough to allow them to stick together, but if you tamp down too hard the oat’s won’t cook as well and the granola turns out too chewy.
3) Let it cool! I usually let it rest at least two hours before breaking it up and adding the raisins.
Make a batch today and elevate your breakfasts and snacks with this healthy, homemade vegan granola!
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Homemade Granola [Vegan and Easy!]
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 13 servings
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A simple and healthy vegan granola recipe made with oats, nuts, seeds, and raisins. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a crunchy snack!
Ingredients
- 5 cups rolled oats
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1.5 cup chopped nuts (I use 1 cup pecans and 1.5 sliced almonds; or all pecans in a pinch)
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1 cup seeds (sunflower, pepitas, chia)
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1 cup raisins
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⅔ cup olive oil
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⅓-½ cup maple syrup
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1 tbsp cinnamon
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1 tbsp vanilla
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½ tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except for the raisins. Stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with olive oil. The mixture should have a shiny, slightly wet appearance.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Aim for a thickness of about ¼ inch to ensure even cooking without burning.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12 minutes. Then, remove the granola, give it a good stir, and return it to the oven for another 12 minutes. Keep an eye on it during the last few minutes to ensure it turns golden brown without overcooking.
Once baked, let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. This is a crucial step for forming those delightful clumps!
Once the granola has cooled, stir in the raisins. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container for storage. It will keep fresh for up to two weeks.
Notes
Tips to getting the perfect crispy clumps
1) Make sure that everything is nicely coated with the olive oil and maple syrup
2) After stirring granola half way through, make sure to press down with your spatula to encourage the oats to stick. It’ a delicate balance, you want to press down firm enough to allow them to stick together, but if it’ too firm they won’t cook as well and the oat turn out too chewy.
3) Let it cool!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Breakfast