Easy Homemade Granola
ByI didn’t really plan it this way, but what better way to follow up a post about not soaking grains than by giving you a recipe which includes unsoaked grains. Do with this what you wish. :)
This recipe works great as a snack or for a quick breakfast, especially if you’ve made it ahead of time. We like to put it in a bowl and add dried fruit and milk or cream. A friend of mine even adds applesauce to this granola for a sort of “apple crisp” taste. Her kids love it that way!
Easy Homemade Granola
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup sunflower nuts
1/2 cup sesame seeds
3/4 cup honey
1 cup coconut oil
In a small sauce pan, melt together coconut oil and honey. Stir all remaining ingredients together in a large bowl. Drizzle on the honey/coconut oil mixture and stir well. Pour mixture onto a large, parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake at 300° for 35 minutes, stirring after the first 20 minutes. Store granola in an air tight container.
Is it a little bit obvious that I got a few new dishes for Christmas and had a fun time taking pictures of granola?
Are you granola eaters at your house?
Yum! I love granola, perfect with yogurt and fruit.
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My thoughts exactly, Dottie! We make about a gallon at a time at our house. :)
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Thank you Laura. I love this recipe, just as much as I did the others I tried so far.
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I started making it a few months ago. Love to store some in the fridge and throw it on top of a smoothie – the kids love it too!!!
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Our recipe is similar but we add quinoa. Depending what I have on hand or grab we use honey or maple syrup. we have also added pecans or a splash of vanilla. I love a little orange zest in it sometimes too. so many wonderful possibilities:)
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This is so funny because one of our favorite breakfast is granola with fruit and yogurt. I have been avoiding it because I never liked the soaked version. You have given me the green light to start back. My recipe is so easy as well. I sub out maple syrup for the honey and it’s yummy too.
The soaking issue should not be a burden and now if I dont soak something.. I will not feel guilty!
Freedom!
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This is so funny because one of our favorite breakfast is granola with fruit and yogurt. I have been avoiding it because I never liked the soaked version. You have given me the green light to start back. My recipe is so easy as well. I sub out maple syrup for the honey and it’s yummy too.
The soaking issue should not be a burden and now if I dont soak something.. I will not feel guilty!
Freedom!
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One granola making tip: I’ve found the Pyrex 9×13 pans easier to bake it in than on cookie sheets – especially when you’re trying to stir it without having it go over the edge. Also, it doesn’t tend to burn as easily in the glass pans as it does on metal.
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My recipe is almost the same as yours, but I like a honey/sucanat combination and lots of cinnamon added!
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My kids love homemade granola and I make it different every time. My son has a nut allergy so I use sunflower and pumpkin seeds for crunch and I add ground flax seeds. I got tired of buying over priced processed sugar cereal that my kids would eat a box in one sitting. So now That is all I make and I no longer buy bagged or box cereal. It’s just one of my steps to healthier eating.
And I made those Simple soaked pancakes and my Hubby said it tasted like dough so I think soaked grains are out for me.
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Love the new dishes! Red dishes are my favorite! I frequently buy a pretty plate at a yard sale or thrift store for a quarter or fifty cents just for serving or to put a cake on. I have a stack of them in my cupboard.
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Granola with homemade yogurt is one of our favorite breakfasts! :-) And I love your new dishes – polka dots are great!
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Laura, we are huge granola eaters. I make a double batch (14 cups) every week. My tip is to microwave the wet ingredients for 1.5 to 2 minutes and bake while you’re baking something else. I leave it in overnight or all day to keep baking and use less electricity. I’ll have to try yours with the coconut oil, I’ve never used. Here’s my link: http://momonamission.me/?p=286, thanks for sharing.
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Brighid Reply:
February 16th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
I don’t make it as often as you do but we go through a similarly sized batch just as quickly. I tend to
make mine in a crockpot but I do tend to get toastier spots. I add dried fruit to mine – last one was candied
ginger and apricots.
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I’m the sole granola-eater in my house – my husband says granola is “too crunchy.” What does that even mean??
I make all different kinds, but am still on the hunt for the perfect recipe, so I look forward to trying yours!
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We just made Breakfast Banana Splits with granola today. I use the granola recipe from Green Smoothie Girl.
My guys are little so I served a half of a banana split lengthwise, topped with homemade whipped cream (or you could use yogurt), topped with homemade granola, topped with Enjoy Life mini chips, and a sprinkling of blueberries. It was served with a side of toast (from homemade whole wheat bread). We loved it! Depending on the flavor and texture of your granola, it can also be a substitute topping as the top crumb crust on a pie or cobbler.
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I have a recipe I use all the time. It is so good for you.
Thanks for sharing Laura.
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We love granola! I need to perfect a recipe that we like, but is also cheap. I’m sure this recipe is delicious, but I can’t bear to use a cup of oil and 3/4 cup honey on something that will be gone in a couple of days! :(
I also know that even if I use sugar, it would be much better for us than cheerios or whatever else I happen to get on sale!
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Looks YUMMY! Where’s the milk or yogurt? :) I just made some granola this morning.Tried a new recipe that looked like a promising “chunky” granola, which is my favorite…I could eat it all day:) Made a few adjustments, and I think I’ll do a few things different next time too.
You’re recipe looks similar- the recipe I made has a little wheat flour and some butter and water and I added almonds and almond extract. A little different method with the baking too. Might share it on here when I get it a little more perfected if anyone is interested in Chunks:)
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Nummy! I just made this and now I’m eating it for lunch with frozen blueberries and milk.
I left out the sesame seeds, and instead added a handful more almonds and a sprinkling of flax seeds. I also added a couple T. of cinnamon.
I started it out in a 9×13 pan, but then transferred it over to a baking sheet halfway through the cooking time. I also baked mine for 10 more minutes (45 total). It still is pretty oily, so next time I might try a tad less oil (and maybe even a smidge less honey).
Thanks for a wonderful recipe! I’m always trying new granola recipes and this one is my new favorite!!!
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We love granola in this house!!!!! A couple of years ago we discovered peanut butter chocolate granola at our local Farmer’s Market. It was super pricey though so I looked for recipes to make my own. Now it is one of my favorite treats. Plus, if you use real peanut butter and chocolate chips its not junk food :)
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Yeah!!! Just in time! I was going to buy some from the store but it was kinda pricey. Now I can make this and it’s so much healthier!!!
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We love homemade too and use much of what you do with lots of nuts and seeds and things thrown in. The coconut oil creates great flavor and crunch too. I am not sure if anyone else commented about this but I cook mine for 10 min at 375 and then turn off oven and leave the granola in overnight – in the morning it is cooked to perfection and the house smells Wonderful and cinnamony! Got that from another blog years ago – I think it was called “Crystals Lazy Granola”.
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YES! I love granola and try to always have it on hand for a hearty breakfast.
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You can also substitute some of the oats with flaked wheat–YUM! (If you’re flaking yourself, though, be sure to use soft wheat. Hard wheat won’t flake, it will just break into pieces.) I love trying different granola recipes. Thanks Laura!!!
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Hey…you’re linked to Apartment Therapy! For your suggestion of cooking pasta in milk!!
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Laura Reply:
February 18th, 2012 at 7:11 am
Hmm, not sure what you mean. Can you point me the the post you’re refering to? Thanks!
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Very famous website: http://www.thekitchn.com/ (Apartment Therapy)….scroll down until you see the mac ‘n cheese topic. It’s a good thing :)
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Laura Reply:
February 18th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Ah, got it, thanks!
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Super yummy recipe. I like to add in peanut butter. Peanut butter granola is soooo addictive.
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My fiancee is HIGHLY allergic to coconut. What kind of oil would you recommend using in that situation? For now it’s fine but once we’re married this will no longer be an option.
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Laura Reply:
February 18th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
I’d probably either use melted butter, palm oil or olive oil. :)
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This may sound funny,as the main ingredient in granola is oatmeal, but I hate oatmeal. I love granola! (It is crunchy, not soggy and doesn’t stick to the pan or bowl!) What can I use in place of the cocoanut-it isn’t a favorite of mine, since I got sick on it when I was 4. I really want to try this one, because I have most of the ingredients and will be adding some freeze dried fruits to it and maybe some freeze dried yogurt when it has dried out.
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LindseyforLaura@HHM Reply:
March 20th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
I would use melted butter in place of the coconut oil. You could also try
palm oil or olive oil.
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I just made this. I’m allergic to almonds and didn’t have sesame seeds or sunflower seeds, so I subbed in 2 cups pecans. I’m also allergic to honey, so I subbed maple syrup. It is INCREDIBLE. That said, I ran a quick price calculation in my head and WHOAH, it’s also pricey!! The two biggest costs for me is the pecans and the coconut oil. I’m thinking I could cut both back a little, but do you happen to know a good cheap place to pick up healthy nuts? It’s extra complicated for me because my daughter is on the Feingold Diet and so I have to be uber cautious because a lot of nuts are packaged with preservatives in the packaging…
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