Homemade Granola

This homemade granola is crisp, flavorful and super easy to make. It’s packed with oats, nuts, seeds, and coconut for a hearty, satisfying breakfast or snack.

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Why You’ll Love It

Easy to customize: Swap in your favorite nuts or seeds to suit your taste.
Naturally sweetened: Maple syrup gives it just the right amount of sweetness.
Crispy and crunchy: Perfectly toasted for maximum texture.
Gluten-free and vegan: There’s no gluten in here and it’s vegan-friendly too.
Great for meal prep: Make a big batch and enjoy it all week.
Versatile: Enjoy it with milk, yogurt, smoothie bowls, or just on its own.

Homemade Granola Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Coconut oil: Adds moisture and helps bind the granola while baking.
Maple syrup: Natural sweetener with rich caramel-like notes.
Vanilla extract: Rounds out the flavor and enhances sweetness.
Cinnamon: Adds warmth and coziness.
Old fashioned rolled oats: Chewy, hearty base that holds everything together. Old fashioned oats are flaky and flat. Don’t use steel cut oats as they take too long to become tender, or instant oats because they’ll get too soft.
Pecans: Buttery and crunchy, perfect for toasting.
Almonds: Nutty and protein-rich for texture and balance.
Shredded coconut: Adds sweetness and chewiness.
Flaked coconut: Brings crisp texture and a hint of toastiness.
Pumpkin seeds: To add color, crunch and healthy fats.

How to Make Your Own Granola

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Mix the wet ingredients: Combine coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon in a bowl.
Add the oats: Stir in the oats until evenly coated.
Add the mix-ins: Fold in the nuts, seeds, and both types of coconut.
Spread and bake: Press into a lined baking tray and bake until golden.
Cool and store: Let it cool completely, then store in a sealed jar.

Substitutions and Variations

Swap the sweetener: Use honey or agave if you prefer a different flavor.
Go nut free: Skip the nuts and add sunflower or extra pumpkin seeds.
Mix up the spices: Try ginger or cardamom for a fun twist.
Add dried fruit: Blueberries, pineapple, cherries, and papaya are just a few yummy ideas.
Add after baking: Mix in dried cranberries or chocolate chips once cool.

Serving Suggestions

With savory items: Whip up some whole egg-inside muffins, bacon, sausage, breakfast burritos, or even a hash brown breakfast casserole to go with your homemade granola.
With toppings: Add fresh fruit or yogurt to your granola, or any kind of milk such as almond, dairy, soy, or coconut milk. You could even add a dollop of applesauce on top or some chopped dried fruit. Another idea is using it in a breakfast bowl like a blue mermaid smoothie bowl.
With a drink: Pair it with a mango matcha smoothie or cinnamon dolce latte.
In other recipes: Use it to make granola bars (these are no-bake!) or sprinkle some over strawberry and peach crisp for added texture.

How to Store Homemade Granola

Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature and eat within 2 weeks. You could keep it refrigerated too. This adds extra texture as the coconut oil hardens that way.
Freeze: Granola isn’t suitable for freezing, as it will get soft and mushy instead of retaining its crispness.