Basic Homemade Granola

Basic Homemade Granola

This Basic Homemade Granola Recipe only requires six ingredients and can easily be customized with nuts or dried fruits. Eat this buttery, coconut granola plain or as a topping for yogurt.

Ingredients

  • old-fashioned oats
    3 c
  • coconut flakes

    , sweetened

    ¾ c
  • sea salt
    ½ tsp
  • unsalted butter
    ⅓ c
  • honey
    ⅓ c
  • vanilla
    1 tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a medium bowl.

  3. 3

    Add the honey and vanilla extract, mix well.  Set aside.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, stir together oats, coconut flakes, and salt.

  5. 5

    Add the butter mixture over the oats and mix until fully coated.

  6. 6

    Spread the granola on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    If the granola is not golden brown and toasted after 50 minutes, raise the temperature to 275 degrees and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes.  Keep a close eye so it doesn't burn.

  8. 8

    Let cool completely and then store in an airtight container.

Basic Homemade Granola

Basic Homemade Granola

4.4(19)373 cal

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About this Recipe

Imagine waking up to the irresistible aroma of freshly baked granola filling your kitchen. This Basic Homemade Granola recipe makes that dream a reality, delivering buttery, coconut-infused goodness with just six simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand.

What sets this granola apart is its effortless elegance and incredible flavor. Starting with hearty old-fashioned oats, you'll create a perfectly crunchy, sweet, and satisfying breakfast or snack that's infinitely better than anything store-bought. The combination of unsalted butter and honey provides a deep, golden richness that clings beautifully to the oats and coconut.

You can expect a delightful texture that's both crispy and crunchy, with golden-brown clusters that hold together beautifully. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of rich, buttery flavor, balanced sweetness from the honey, and the tropical warmth of sweetened coconut flakes. The hint of vanilla rounds out the profile, making this granola a truly comforting treat. With 373 calories per serving, it's a wonderfully satisfying start to your day or a nourishing pick-me-up.

While utterly delicious on its own, this granola is a blank canvas for your creativity. Feel free to stir in your favorite nuts, such as chopped almonds or pecans, for added crunch. For a touch of chewy sweetness, fold in dried fruits like cranberries or chopped apricots after the granola has completely cooled to prevent them from hardening. You can also experiment with different spices like cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg for an extra layer of flavor.

This versatile Basic Homemade Granola is perfect for a quick weekday breakfast, a hearty snack, or to elevate a simple bowl of yogurt or a smoothie. Serve it proudly in a beautiful bowl for a comforting start to any day.

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