Homemade Granola
Sweetened with maple syrup, this Homemade Granola recipe is a delicious, crunchy treat. Whether it's for breakfast or a snack, plan to come back for more.
Servings: 6 cups - 12 - 1/2 cup servings
Calories: 267kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries* chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 325 F.
- In a large bowl, stir together the oats, nuts, and brown sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk oil, syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon.
- Pour liquid mixture over the oat mixture and stir well to combine.
- Spread the mixture onto the sheet pan, spread evenly.
- Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden (approximately 20-25 minutes).
- Let granola cool completely and break up into chunks or pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
*Substitute any dried fruit for the cranberries and chopping is optional.
*Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-6 months. Tip: For crispier granola that will hold together in clusters, whip one egg white into the syrup mixture.
*Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-6 months. Tip: For crispier granola that will hold together in clusters, whip one egg white into the syrup mixture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 17mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g