Homemade Simple Granola

This homemade simple granola is my family's favourite. Only a few ingredients, yet so tasty and crunchy while being naturally vegan, gluten-free and healthy. It's ready in just 30 minutes!

This homemade simple granola is a truly delicious breakfast. It's made with good-for-you ingredients including oats, seeds, nuts, dried fruit, and coconut oil along with maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla extract.

The beauty of this recipe is you can swap the ingredients to whatever you have in your cupboard. No almonds? Use walnuts. Run out of pumpkins seeds? Use sunflower seeds. No raisins? Chop up some dates or dried apricots instead.

Homemade Granola Recipe Ingredients

Here is your shopping list :

• Oats - Just the basic porridge/rolled oats. (If making this recipe gluten-free, make sure to use certified GF oats.)
• Almonds - Or any other raw nuts that you like. You can chop them, slice them, crush them or leave them whole.
• Pumpkin Seeds - Or any other seeds such as sunflower seeds
• Desiccated Coconut - Or coconut flakes 
• Maple Syrup - Maple syrup is my favourite, but any other sweetener would also do.
• Coconut Oil - Or any other mild-flavoured oil that you like or have already in your cupboard.
• Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract - They both make this granola extra tasty. 
• Raisins - You can swap raisins for chopped dates or dried apricots, just make sure you add them in after baking

How Do You Make Homemade Granola

• Preheat the oven to 175C / 350F and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
• In a large bowl mix together all the dry ingredients except the raisins.
• In a separate bowl whisk together all the wet ingredients
• Now pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and mix well until fully combined
• Place the mixture onto a baking tray and bake for about 20 - 25 mins or until crunchy. 
• Don't forget to stir it a few times to ensure the granola gets baked evenly
• Take the granola out of the oven and let it sit undisturbed for 30-45 mins.
• Now add in the raisins and serve with fresh berries, and your favourite milk or yoghurt.

More Homemade Simple Granola Recipes 

If you're a granola lover like me, here are a few more of my favourite granola recipes!

• Chocolate Granola 
• Gingerbread Granola
• Peanut Butter Granola
• 5- Minute Granola In a Pan
• Grain-Free Granola

Storage Tips

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 weeks. This granola does not freeze well.

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Recipe

Homemade Simple Granola Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Delicious homemade simple granola with only a few ingredients. Crunchy, tasty, vegan, gluten-free with no refined sugar.

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Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups of gluten-free oats ( you can use normal oats too)
• ½ cup of desiccated coconut
• ½ cup raisins ( you can use any dried fruit))
• ¾ cup of almonds ( you can use any nuts crushed, sliced or whole)
• ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
• 4-5 tablespoon maple syrup ( depending how sweet you like it)
• 3 tablespoon coconut oil 
• 3 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Start with preheating the oven to 175C / 350F and line your baking tray with baking paper.
2. In a large bowl mix together all the dry ingredients except the raisins
3. In a separate bowl whip together all the wet ingredients
4. Now pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and mix well until fully combined
5. Place the mixture onto a baking tray and bake for about 20 - 25 mins or until crunchy.
6. Don't forget to stir it a few times to ensure the granola gets baked evenly.
7. Take the tray out of the oven and let it sit for around 30-45 minutes undisturbed.
8. Now add in the raisins and serve with fresh berries, and your favourite milk or yogurt.

Notes

Please add the raisins after baking, otherwise they will burn while in the oven.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 369Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 66mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 5gSugar: 33gProtein: 6g

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.