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Granola Recipe Top-down shot of homemade granola in a ceramic bowl with oat clusters scattered around, golden brown color, crunchy texture, rustic background, soft natural lighting, editorial food photography

Granola Recipe

This golden, cluster-packed Granola Recipe is crisp, lightly sweet, and deeply comforting with every crunchy bite.
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy,
Keyword: crunchy granola clusters, healthy granola, homemade granola recipe, yogurt topping
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 32
Calories: 102kcal
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 4 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats whole rolled oats, not quick or steel-cut
  • ½ cup raw sunflower seeds unsalted for balanced flavor
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes large flake coconut for texture
  • 1 cup sliced raw almonds thinly sliced for even toasting
  • ⅓ cup raw sesame seeds or flax seeds for variation
  • ⅓ cup butter or coconut oil melted, depending on dietary preference
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar loosely packed for gentle sweetness
  • ⅓ cup honey liquid and mild in flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt preferred
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract pure vanilla for warmth
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda helps create crisp clusters

Instructions

  • Set the oven to 325°F and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
  • Combine the oats, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, almonds, and sesame seeds in a large bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
    Overhead view of a ceramic bowl filled with dry granola ingredients including rolled oats, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, and flax seeds, neutral background, clean food styling, natural light, minimal aesthetic
  • Place the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in the brown sugar, honey, and salt until melted and bubbling. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda and vanilla.
    Close-up of honey and oil mixture gently bubbling in a small saucepan, golden color, smooth texture, minimal kitchen background, natural soft lighting, realistic cooking photography
  • Pour the warm syrup over the oat mixture and stir thoroughly so every piece is coated.
    Overhead close-up of rolled oats mixed with honey and oil in a large white bowl, sticky texture, natural light, minimal food styling, homemade granola preparation, realistic food photography
  • Spread the granola evenly onto the prepared pan and bake for 8 minutes. Remove, gently stir, then press it flat again before returning it to the oven for another 8–12 minutes until golden.
    Freshly baked granola on a baking sheet being cut into clusters with a spatula, golden brown oats and nuts, crunchy texture, rustic kitchen setting, natural light, high-detail food photography
  • Once baked, firmly press the hot granola down with a metal spatula and let it cool completely before breaking into clusters.

Notes

Crunchy clusters form as the granola cools, so patience is rewarded. The aroma alone makes this recipe feel like a cozy morning ritual.

Nutrition

Serving: 28g | Calories: 102kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg (2%) | Sodium: 61mg (3%) | Potassium: 68mg (2%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 60IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 26mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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