Healthy Homemade Granola is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a nourishing breakfast or snack. Made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, maple syrup, and coconut oil, this homemade granola is naturally sweetened, perfectly crunchy, and easy to customise with your favourite ingredients.
Unlike many store-bought granolas that can be high in added sugars and highly processed oils, this homemade version is made with simple, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about eating. It is easy to prepare, stores well, and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways throughout the week.
Serve it with milk, sprinkle it over yoghurt, add it to overnight oats, or enjoy it straight from the jar as a healthy snack. This easy homemade granola recipe is perfect for meal prep and makes a delicious addition to a healthy lifestyle.
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Homemade Granola
• Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
• Naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup
• Made with wholesome, nourishing ingredients
• Perfect for meal prep and batch cooking
• Delicious for breakfast or healthy snacking
• Easily customised with different nuts, seeds, and dried fruit
• Crunchy, golden, and full of flavour
• Better than many store-bought granolas
Healthy Homemade Granola Ingredients
- Rolled Oats – Whole rolled oats are rich in fibre, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They provide slow-releasing energy that helps keep you feeling satisfied throughout the morning. For the best texture and nutritional value, use whole rolled oats rather than quick oats.
- Nuts – Nuts add crunch, healthy fats, protein, and fibre to the granola. Almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, and macadamias all work beautifully in this recipe.
- Seeds – Seeds provide additional fibre, healthy fats, and important nutrients. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, or flaxseeds are all excellent options.
- Unsweetened Dried Fruit – Dried fruit adds natural sweetness and a chewy texture. Choose unsweetened varieties whenever possible to minimise added sugars.
- Maple Syrup – Pure maple syrup provides natural sweetness while adding a subtle caramel flavour. It also contains naturally occurring minerals such as manganese, zinc, potassium, and calcium. Always choose pure maple syrup rather than maple-flavoured syrup.
- Unrefined Coconut Oil – Coconut oil helps create the crunchy texture that makes homemade granola so delicious. Unrefined coconut oil is minimally processed and retains its natural flavour and nutrients.
- Vanilla Extract – A small amount of vanilla extract enhances the flavour and adds warmth and sweetness without the need for additional sugar.
- Himalayan Salt – Just a small dash helps balance the sweetness and brings out the flavours of the other ingredients.
How to Make Healthy Homemade Granola
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Add the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, and Himalayan salt to a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir well until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly across the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for approximately 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely.
- Stir through the dried fruit once cooled.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
Tips for Making the Best Homemade Granola
• Use whole rolled oats rather than quick oats for the best texture and nutrition.
• Choose unsweetened and unsalted nuts and seeds whenever possible.
• Pure maple syrup provides the best flavour and quality.
• Honey can be used as an alternative sweetener if preferred.
• Macadamia oil or extra virgin olive oil can be used instead of coconut oil.
• Avoid overbaking, as the granola will continue to crisp as it cools.
• Allow the granola to cool completely before storing.
• If gluten is a concern, choose certified gluten-free rolled oats.
• Store in an airtight container in a cool pantry for up to 2 weeks.
Perfect For
• Healthy breakfasts
• Meal prep
• Yoghurt toppings
• Overnight oats
• Smoothie bowls
• Lunchbox snacks
• Afternoon snacks
• Grab-and-go breakfasts
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Healthy Homemade Granola
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, cranberries, and Himalayan salt. Mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly across the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use whole rolled oats rather than quick oats for the best texture and nutrition.
- Choose unsweetened and unsalted nuts and seeds whenever possible.
- Honey can be used instead of maple syrup if preferred.
- Allow the granola to cool completely before storing to maintain its crunch.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool pantry for up to 2 weeks.
- Enjoy with milk, yoghurt, overnight oats, or as a healthy snack.
- Makes approximately 3 cups of granola.