Delicious homemade granola with dried cranberries, chocolate, and pecans. Learn how to make this simple pantry staple at home without all the junk!
The Simple Art of ANY Homemade Granola Recipe
Making any homemade granola recipe is so simple. This pantry staple is often filled with preservatives, additives, and lots of extra sugar when purchased off the store shelf. Really you only a few basic ingredients to make a delicious granola at home!
Here’s the main base for any granola recipe…
- Oats
- Cereal/seeds/nuts
- Dried fruit/chocolate (optional)
- Oil or butter of choice
- Binder/sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
Amounts used will vary depending on your exact ingredients. However, a simple starting place is equal parts oats and cereal/seeds/nuts. You can use whatever nuts and seeds you have on hand- or any combination! So for instance, if I use 2 cups of oats I will use 2 cups of some sort of combination of rice cereal, seeds, and nuts.
Adding dried fruit or chocolate is completely optional but adds different flavor profiles to your granola base. I usually start with 1/2 a cup and eyeball it from there.
The butter or oil gives the granola depth of flavor and the desirable crunch.
To bind it all together and sweeten the deal you will need honey or maple syrup. I typically use a ratio of 1:2 honey vs oats. So if I used 2 cups of oats I would use one cup of honey; or 1/2 cup oats, 1/4 cup honey.
With just a bit of guesswork and adjustments, you can use these tips to make any granola recipe!
Using & Storing Homemade Granola
Homemade granola can be used for any and all occasions! Eat it as a snack on the go. Top yogurt with it for a quick, high protein breakfast. For dessert, top vanilla bean ice cream with homemade granola.
To store, make sure the granola has cooled all the way. After cooling, place the granola chunks into a glass jar or glass container with an airtight lid. Keep in a cool, dry place. Granola will last like this for up to six months. You may need to stir it lightly with a fork occasionally to keep it from clumping up.
Sourcing Ingredients
As always, homemade bears store-bought. Meaning, if you are making homemade granola instead of buying it from the store you are doing better. However, best is making granola from scratch with quality ingredients.
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How to Make
Making your own granola at home is super simple! Here’s how to do it…
- Combine your mixture of oats and seeds/nuts/cereal to a large mixing bowl.
- Add in your butter and binder- honey or maple syrup. Stir it well, allowing it to completely coat the dry granola mixture. Use your hands for best results.
- Bake it at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Stir it about every 5-10 minutes to bake it evenly.
- Add in extras like dried fruit and/or chocolate chips after the granola has cooled.
- Follow storage instructions above for best results.
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Simple Homemade Berries and Chocolate Granola Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup rice cereal
- 1 cup chopped pecans or other available nuts
- ¼ cup butter or oil of choice
- 1 cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine oats, rice cereal, and nuts in a large bowl.
- Add melted butter and honey. Stir in with large spoon or by hand. Make sure the dry granola is completely and evenly coated with the wet ingredients.
- Add in dried cranberries.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until mixture is golden brown. Stir the granola every 6-7 minutes to bake evenly.
- After the mixture has cooled completely, add in chocolate chips.
- Store in quart mason jars or other glass container with airtight lid. Granola will store for up to six months with airtight seal.
