Easy Homemade Healthy Granola (2024)

Calling all breakfast lovers! This easy homemade healthy granola is the perfect recipe to enjoy with yogurt, smoothie bowls, and pudding.

With the surging food prices, one way to save money is to enjoy homemade versions of popular items. Many things we buy at a supermarket are actually super easy to make at home!

This easy homemade healthy granola recipe is a great example. In addition to saving a few bucks, you can enjoy your favorite breakfast topping without unnecessary additives!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Making granola at home is easier than you think! And once you try delicious homemade granola, you’ll never go back.
• The process takes about 15 minutes, and most of it is hands-off. A trip to the store would probably take you longer!
• Speaking of shopping, there’s a high chance that you already have the ingredients for this in your pantry!
• Homemade granola will stay crunchy and fresh just as long, if not longer than the store-bought version. Plus, if you don’t eat much granola throughout your week, you can simply make a smaller batch!
• Once you master this recipe, it’s really easy to customize to the taste of you and your family.

What Is Granola?

Granola is a type of breakfast cereal that typically consists of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits that are mixed together and baked until crispy. It is often sweetened with honey, maple syrup, or other natural sweeteners, and may also contain spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.

Granola can be eaten on its own as a snack or used as a topping for yogurt, smoothie bowls, or oatmeal. Some people also enjoy it with milk as a traditional breakfast cereal. Because granola is made from whole grains and nutrient-rich ingredients like nuts and seeds, it is often considered a healthier alternative to sugary breakfast cereals.

It’s important to note that while granola can be a nutritious addition to your diet, it can also be high in calories and added sugars, so having a whole-food homemade granola recipe is a huge win.

How to Make This Recipe

Start by preheating the oven to 400F.Line a baking sheet with parchment.

Next, prep the ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and rice crispy cereal.

Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar into a small pot and melt everything together over low-medium heat. Stir in vanilla extract.

Pour the mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until evenly combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.

Finally, spread the mixture on a lined baking sheet. It doesn’t have to be even. In fact, the “clumps”are sometimes the best part of granola!

Bake in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, then toss it around the sheet. Bake for 5 more minutes until crispy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool down. Store in an airtight jar in the pantry for up to 7 days.

Hack It!

• You can customize this recipe to your liking! For instance, you could swap chocolate chips for cacao nibs, or add some freeze-dried fruit.
• If you’re allergic to peanuts, sub peanut butter for another soft nut or seed butter. Your easy homemade healthy granola will be just as tasty!
• This recipe is naturally gluten-free, however oats and rice puff cereal are often processed in the same factories as gluten cereals. If you have a strong allergy to gluten or suffer from Coeliac disease, look for certified gluten-free oats and rice puffs.
• You can enjoy this granola straight out of the oven or let it fully cool down. Personally, I think it depends on what you serve it with!
• Save money long-term by making your own vanilla extract for this recipe!

Best Ways to Serve Easy Homemade Healthy Granola

• As a cereal. You can eat granola as a breakfast cereal by a non-dairy alternative like almond milk or soy milk. Simply pour the granola into a bowl and add your desired amount of milk.
• As a yogurt or parfait topping. Granola is a popular topping for yogurt, especially Greek yogurt. Just sprinkle the granola on top of the yogurt and add some fresh fruit for a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack.
• As a smoothie bowl topping. You can also sprinkle granola on top of a smoothie bowl to add some texture and crunch. Next time you make my , top it with granola and other toppings like chia seeds or fresh berries.
• As an ice cream topping. Another great way to use granola is to serve it with ice cream, especially when it’s still hot!
• As a snack. Granola can also be eaten on its own as a snack. You can pack it in a small container or resealable bag and take it with you on the go for a quick and easy snack.
• As a baking ingredient. Granola can be used as an ingredient in baked goods like muffins or granola bars for added texture and flavor. If you prefer something more fruity, you could use it as a crumble topping.

Other Recipes You’ll Love

• Hot Chocolate Granola
• Blueberry Chia Pudding
• Tiramisu Overnight Oats
• Banana Nice Cream
• Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie

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