Easy Cinnamon Granola Recipe
Crispy homemade granola featuring whole grain oats, nuts, cinnamon and maple syrup! It's better than anything you'll find at the store and tastes incredible on yogurt or ice cream.
Servings: 22 (about ¼ cup per serving)
Calories: 142kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large baking sheet *I use a 13 x 17 inch sheet
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract *imitation will work
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 cups whole grain oats
- ⅔ cup raw almonds *see note below
- ⅔ cup raw pecans
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup *see note below
Other Optional Mix-Ins
- Chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries, banana chips, apple chips, dates, etc. *see note below
Recipe notes:
Raw nuts: nuts are the most expensive part of this recipe. You can use what you've got on hand (any variety you like)! But, pre-toasted options should be mixed into granola after it's been baked and cooled. Raw nuts of all types can be roasted in the oven with the other ingredients. Maple syrup: sub honey or agave nectar if desired. Sometimes I also like to mix in a tablespoon of brown sugar in addition to my sweetener of choice (optional but very tasty)! Optional mix-ins: if you're adding optional mix-ins, stir them in once granola has been baked, cooled and crumbled!Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Add coconut oil to a small mixing bowl and melt in the microwave.⅓ cup coconut oil
- Add vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon to the melted oil and whisk until well combined. Place mixture aside.1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Measure whole grain oats and nuts to a separate, large mixing bowl. Mix until well incorporated.4 cups whole grain oats, ⅔ cup raw almonds, ⅔ cup raw pecans
- Drizzle coconut oil mixture and maple syrup over the oats and nuts. Mix VERY well and make sure that dry ingredients are coated. (*Note: sometimes I'll mix in a tablespoon of brown sugar along with my maple syrup if I want some extra sweetness).⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer oat mixture to the sheet and press down into a flat, even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden. Remove granola from oven and allow it to cool for about an hour. As the granola cools, it will continue to get crispier so avoid diving in right away if you can!
- Break granola into pieces and store in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks. I recommend storing in a cool, dry place such as your pantry!
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4cup (all values are approximate). | Sugar: 3.8g | Fiber: 2.4g | Calories: 142kcal | Fat: 8.7g | Protein: 2.9g | Carbohydrates: 14.4g