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Healthy Granola Recipe

This Healthy Granola Recipe is made with rolled oats, crunchy nuts, and warm cinnamon, then sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey. It bakes into golden clusters that are crisp and satisfying, with optional add-ins like dried fruit, coconut flakes, or chocolate chips for extra fun. A wholesome, homemade staple you’ll want to keep on hand.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1½ cups raw nuts/seeds e.g., pecans + pepitas
  • 1 tsp fine-grain sea salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
  • ½ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup dried fruit chopped if needed
  • Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or coconut flakes

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix oats, nuts, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Add oil, maple syrup/honey, and vanilla. Stir until evenly coated.
  4. Spread onto baking sheet. Bake 21–24 min, stirring halfway. Press down for clusters.
  5. Cool completely (at least 45 min). Stir in dried fruit and optional extras.
  6. Store in an airtight container for 1–2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/healthy-granola-recipe/

Notes

• Use a mix of nuts and seeds to keep it interesting (e.g., pecans + pepitas + almonds).
• Don’t skip the cooling time—this is when the granola crisps up.
• For less sweetness, reduce maple/honey to ⅓ cup and add 1–2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce.