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Homemade Granola

by Laura Fuentes

May 20, 2014
updated Jul 21, 2023
5 from 6 votes
This Homemade Granola is simple and quick to prepare, and this basic recipe can yield lots of creative variations!
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Have you ever wanted to make your own granola? Now you can!

You’ll find this granola in my pantry AT ALL times. It’s fantastic with yogurt or on salads, and the kids love it!

It’s simple and quick to prepare, and this basic recipe can yield lots of creative variations! Sometimes the simplest things can go the longest way!

Whether it is your children giving you a quick hug and kiss, the hubbie cleaning up the kitchen (without your asking), or just a quick and simple snack to keep you or your kids going until dinner time, the simple and easy things in life are the best!

MOMables works to make your life easier by providing you with a weekly meal plan that will keep you organized and the recipe ideas flowing!

I’ve tried many different recipes, and after changing them over time, I ended up with my own written on a post-it!

MOMables Pantry Granola

Laura Fuentes
5 from 6 votes
This Homemade Granola is simple and quick to prepare, and this basic recipe can yield lots of creative variations!
Servings: 14
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¾ cup shredded sweet coconut
  • ¼ cup flax seed, golden or toasted
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sucanat, or brown sugar
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil, sometimes I use coconut oil in liquid form
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup raisins or cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 250F, and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats (not waxed paper).
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, and flax.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the sucanat, maple syrup, oil, and salt.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix well until all are evenly coated.
  • Pour onto the baking sheets, and cook for 50 minutes, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes to achieve an even color.
  • Remove from oven, and add the raisins. Allow the granola to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Equipment

baking sheet
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Mixing Bowls

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cupCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 133mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Selena

    July 14, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! How long does the granola stay good for? Also, can you pack it down into a baking pan, bake it, then cut it I to bars?

    Reply
    • MOMables

      July 15, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      This is not a granola “bars” recipe. Use this one. The granola will last 1-2months when stored in an airtight container.

      Reply
  2. Jennifer A.

    February 01, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Laura,
    Can Canola oil be used in the Pantry Granola recipe? Also, I thought maybe sunflower seeds could be substituted for the almonds? (We have peanut/tree nut alleriges) Making our own granola is the only affordable/safe option for us. Thanks!
    If you don’t know about the substitutions I’ll try a test batch and let you know how it turns out! :)

    Reply
    • Theresa

      May 31, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      I have made granola following a similar recipe and those changes should work fine. You can also mix up the dried fruit added.

      Reply
  3. Tanya

    October 27, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    When do you add in the cranberries?

    Reply
  4. alison

    November 21, 2011 at 8:12 am

    5 stars
    We love granola at our house…this has some wonderful fall flavors with the cranberries and pumpkin seeds.

    Reply
    • Laura

      November 21, 2011 at 11:09 am

      You’ll never buy store bought granola again… specially when you can make it any flavor you want!

      Reply

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