• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Also The Crumbs Please

  • Recipes
  • Cookbook
  • About
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Cookbook
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Cookbook
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
×

Home » Breakfast

How To Make Granola

Last updated on September 28, 2021Originally published March 1, 2020Leave a CommentSabine

Jump to Recipe

Find out how to make granola that's so delicious you'll never want store-bought again. In just 45 minutes, you can make this recipe only using 8 ingredients. Every bite is perfectly crunchy and flavorful. I am going to share with you step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow directions. Granola is the ultimate breakfast food! By the way, have you tried my air fryer french toast for breakfast yet?

Granola in glass jar without lid

Why this recipe works:

  • Every bite is crunchy and delicious.
  • You only need 8 ingredients.
  • This recipe is customizable.
  • It only takes around 45 minutes to whip up a batch.

Granola can be used in many different ways! Don't be afraid to try it with anything you want to see how you like it best. Here are some ideas to get you started:

  • Snack or Breakfast - That's right, you can literally grab a handful and eat it as a snack or for breakfast. It tastes so good by itself; it doesn't need anything else.
  • Yogurt - If you love yogurt, I don't have to tell you how much better it tastes with a little bit of granola on top. It gives a great crunch and tastes fabulous.
  • Cobblers - If you enjoy making cobblers, sprinkle some it on top. It's so flavorful, and the texture is lovely.
  • On Top of Muffins - Muffins are delicious on their own but sprinkle some of it on top, and they are even better.
  • Ice Cream - Ice cream tastes so yummy with that crunchy addition. Give it a try!

Jump to:
  • Instructions
  • Top tips
  • Substitutions and variations
  • Storing
  • Freezing
  • Related recipes
  • Recipe

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Get out a large baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Then chop nuts and mix them with oats in a large bowl. Add some salt and set the bowl aside.

nuts in glass bowl

Add maple syrup, oil, and vanilla to a small bowl. Whisk until they are combined.

whisking maple syrup topping

Pour maple syrup mix in the bowl with oats and nuts and stir until all the nuts and oats are coated with maple syrup and moistened evenly.

mixing nuts in bowl for granola

Transfer the oatmeal mixture to the baking sheet and spread it evenly.

granola layered out on pan ready to be baked

Bake it for 20 minutes, then stir, and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Allow it to cool before removing it from the pan.

Granola being broken apart on pan

Top tips

  • When chopping the nuts, don't make them too fine or it won't be easy to eat.
  • Store it in an airtight container for best results.
  • Always use fresh ingredients, so it tastes the best.
  • If giving it as a gift, don't make it more than a week in advance, so the person who receives it has time to eat it before it loses flavor.

Substitutions and variations

Peanuts

If you are allergic to peanuts, simply omit the peanuts and substitute them for any of your favorite nuts. Also, substitute the peanut oil for vegetable oil.

Maple syrup

If you don't have maple syrup or you don't like maple syrup, feel free to substitute it for honey. Honey is the same type of texture and will also be sweet enough for this recipe. Use the same amount of honey as you would use maple syrup, and you will be good to go.

Additional ingredients

I love adding a few extra ingredients here and there when I make this recipe. Try some of these ideas by adding ¼ - ½ cup of the following ingredients:

  • Cranberries - Add in some dried cranberries after it's been baked. It gives you a tangy sweetness that's tasty.
  • Chocolate - Use white chocolate, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate to give it some extra flavor. Don't add it until after it's baked because it will melt otherwise. Or drizzle melted chocolate on top after you remove it from the oven.
  • Coconut - Add some unsweetened coconut to the mix after it's baked. Yum!
  • Pretzels - Break up some pretzels and add them to the mixture. It's okay to bake them in the mix too.

granola in a bowl of yogurt

Storing

Keep it in an airtight glass jar or container. It will last up to 3 weeks. You may find that it lasts a little longer, just try a piece and make sure it's not stale before eating a bunch.

Freezing

You can freeze it for up to 6 months. Just keep it airtight, so it's not getting freezer burn or too much cold air. A freezer bag would work or use any freezer-safe container you have on hand.

Related recipes

You can use this recipe as a filling for baked apples, sprinkle it on top of banana muffins, or strawberry rhubarb crisp, or use it for peanut butter bites.

Recipe

granola in a bowl with milk, peanut butter, and blueberries

Homemade Granola

5 from 1 vote
Author Sabine Venier
Calories: 160kcal
Servings: 16 servings
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
0 minutes
Total 50 minutes
Print Pin Rate
It is so delicious you'll never want store-bought again. In just 45 minutes, you can make it only using 8 ingredients. Every bite is perfectly crunchy and flavorful. 

Ingredients
 
 

  • ¾ cup peanuts, chopped
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped
  • ¼ cup almonds, chopped
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • â…“ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup peanut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Roughly chop nuts and toss with oats and salt in a large bowl and set aside. In another bowl whisk maple syrup, oil, and vanilla until combined. Pour over oats and stir until all the oats are evenly moistened.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes. Stir after 20 minutes. Let it cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, transfer it to an airtight container and store at room temperature up to 3 weeks. Freeze it in freezer bags or containers for up to 6 months.

Notes

Top tips
  • When chopping the nuts, don't make them too fine or it won't be easy to eat. 
  • Store it in an airtight container for best results. 
  • Always use fresh ingredients, so it tastes the best. 
  • If giving it as a gift, don't make it more than a week in advance, so the person who receives it has time to eat it before it loses flavor. 

Peanuts
If you are allergic to peanuts, simply omit the peanuts and substitute them for any of your favorite nuts. Also, substitute the peanut oil for vegetable oil.

Maple syrup
If you don't have maple syrup or you don't like maple syrup, feel free to substitute it for honey. Honey is the same type of texture and will also be sweet enough for this recipe. Use the same amount of honey as you would use maple syrup, and you will be good to go. 

Additional ingredients
I love adding a few extra ingredients here and there when I make this recipe. Try some of these ideas by adding ¼ - ½ cup of the following ingredients:
  • Cranberries - Add in some dried cranberries after it's been baked. It gives you a tangy sweetness that's tasty. 
  • Chocolate - Use white chocolate, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate to give it some extra flavor. Don't add it until after it's baked because it will melt otherwise. Or drizzle melted chocolate on top after you remove it from the oven. 
  • Coconut - Add some unsweetened coconut to the mix after it's baked. Yum!
  • Pretzels - Break up some pretzels and add them to the mixture. It's okay to bake them in the mix too. 

Video

You can find the video in the post above. If you don't see a video, please check your browser settings.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 39mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword granola, granola recipe, homemade granola, how to make granola
Did you make this recipe?Leave a feedback and rate this recipe!
« Easy Chocolate Soufflé Recipe
Banana Cream Pie Recipe »

About Sabine

I'm a passionate baker, cookbook author, and award-winning food photographer. You find here kitchen-tested quality baking recipes everyone will love.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Portrait photo of Sabine Venier

Hi, my name is Sabine Venier! I’m a cookbook author and the food blogger behind Also The Crumbs Please. Here you will find trusted and easy recipes for every occasion. I'm here to teach you how to make delicious food and give you the confidence to bake and cook from scratch.

More about me →


As seen on

Collage of press logos

Currently trending

  • Tiramisu Cake Recipe
  • The Best Burger Sauce: 6 Ingredient Recipe
  • Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Black Forest Cake (Traditional German Recipe)

Sabine's Pick

  • Fried Calamari (Fresh Whole Squid)
  • Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe
  • The Best Cheeseburger Recipe
  • How to Cook Air Fryer Hamburgers (Fresh and Frozen)
  • Sacher Torte Recipe
  • Lemon Blueberry Cake
  • Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe
  • Easy Blueberry Bread Recipe

News & Updates

  • San Marzano Pizza Sauce (sugar free)
  • Chocolate Easter Eggs Cake
  • Chunky Guacamole (Quick & Easy Recipe)
  • Ground Beef Burritos with Guacamole
  • Banana Walnut Muffins with Streusel Topping
  • Bananas Foster Cake (upside down)

Footer


As seen on

collage of logos from brands which featured also the crumbs please

  • Accessibility Statement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Copyright © 2022 Also The Crumbs Please

 

Loading Comments...