How to make Granola
This easy nut-free granola recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create crispy, naturally sweetened granola perfect for snacking or topping yogurt and smoothie bowls. Customize with your favorite seeds, dried fruits, and mix-ins for endless possibilities.
Servings: 3 cups (about)
Equipment
Ingredients
Granola Base
- 1½ cups rolled or old fashioned oats
- 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ sea salt
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature
Granola Add-ins
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup dried apricots chopped
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325℉.
- Spread oats on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon and salt (skip salt if using salted butter), drizzle with maple syrup, and place small pieces of butter throughout the oats. (Alternatively, you can melt the butter and pour it over the oats.) If using any raw seeds or nuts, add them at this stage.
- Bake for about 25 minutes on the middle rack, stirring halfway through. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Cool completely without disturbing.
- Add dried fruit, chocolate chips, and any other heat-sensitive add-ins once completely cooled. Store in airtight container.
Notes
- This granola is lightly sweetened; add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter taste.
- For add-ins, use ¼ to ½ cup of each add-in, such as dried fruit, seeds, dried coconut, or chocolate chips.
- Watch closely during the final minutes of baking, as it can quickly go from golden to burnt.