Best 9 Grandmas Homemade Granola Recipes

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Indulge in the wholesome goodness of homemade granola, a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body. This delectable snack, or hearty breakfast, is crafted with a harmonious blend of oats, nuts, seeds, and a hint of sweetness. With variations ranging from classic to indulgent, each recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences and flavor profiles. Dive into the nutty, chewy, and subtly sweet realm of our traditional granola recipe, where toasted oats, almonds, and pecans unite with honey and a touch of vanilla. Explore the vibrant medley of our tropical granola, where coconut flakes and dried pineapple infuse each bite with a burst of summery zest. For a delightful twist, our savory granola recipe combines roasted chickpeas, herbs, and a sprinkle of chili powder, creating a delightful harmony of sweet and savory notes. And for those seeking a gluten-free option, our gluten-free granola offers a delightful symphony of quinoa, buckwheat, and sunflower seeds, delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite. Whichever recipe you choose, indulge in the wholesome nourishment and delectable flavors of homemade granola, a culinary delight that will elevate your breakfast or snacking experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ULTIMATE IRRESISTIBLE GRANOLA



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This is THE BEST granola out there. Walnuts, pecans, coconut, sesame seeds and honey are just a few of the delectable ingredients that make this the most delicious and nutty granola out there, you won't be disappointed!

Provided by Veronica S

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups rolled oats
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sesame seeds
1 cup wheat germ
2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup canola oil
1 ½ cups honey
1 cup raisins
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats, almonds, walnuts, pecans, sesame seeds, wheat germ, coconut and sunflower seeds. In a small pan over medium heat, stir together the oil and honey. Cook and stir until blended. You could also do this in a large measuring cup in the microwave, heating for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Pour over the oat mixture, and stir to coat evenly. Spread out in an even layer on two cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the oats and nuts are toasted. Immediately after it comes out of the oven, stir in the raisins and dried cranberries. Let stand until cooled, and stir again to break up any large clusters. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, but I guarantee it won't be around that long!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 31.2 g

HEALTHY GRANOLA



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This delicious healthy granola recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup (or honey). It's made with oats, coconut oil and your favorite nuts and fruit. Make it your own! Recipe yields about 8 cups granola, enough for about 16 half-cup servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Breakfast

Time 26m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free granola)
1 1/2 cup raw nuts and/or seeds (I used 1 cup pecans and 1/2 cup pepitas)
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt (if you're using standard table salt, scale back to 3/4 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup dried fruit, chopped if large (I used dried cranberries)
Totally optional additional mix-ins: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or coconut flakes*

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
  • Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
  • Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
  • Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using). Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain big chunks, or stir it around with a spoon if you don't want extra-clumpy granola.
  • Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 313 calories, Sugar 10.7 g, Sodium 143.2 mg, Fat 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

HOMEMADE GRANOLA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for greasing the baking sheet
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
1/4 cup roughly chopped almonds
1/4 cup flax seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, toss the oats with the oil, melted butter and salt. Spread the mixture out on 2 baking sheets and toast in the oven for 12 minutes, shaking the pans twice during the cooking time and making sure the oats don't burn. Set aside to cool a bit.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, apple juice and molasses. Stir the mixture until combined, then heat over medium heat, stirring, until barely bubbling. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Toss together the toasted oats, rice cereal, wheat germ, pecans, sunflower seeds, almonds and flax seeds. Pour in the sugar mixture, stirring as you pour. Toss to combine; it will be sticky!
  • Thoroughly grease a baking sheet or line it with greased foil. Tip the mixture onto the baking sheet, spread out and bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Let cool, then use a fork to make clusters. Store in a jar until ready to use.

HOMEMADE GRANOLA



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This is a great recipe for homemade granola. I make it weekly! Any dried fruit can be substituted for the raisins. I use dried cranberries in mine and it's fantastic!

Provided by JAIME15

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup wheat germ
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup raisins
½ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix oats, brown sugar, coconut, wheat germ, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Stir water, oil, and vanilla extract into the oat mixture; spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy, about 1 hour; transfer to a bowl. Stir raisins and almonds through the granola.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 25.4 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

GRANDMA'S GRANOLA



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This recipe was adapted from The Amish Community Cookbook - Simply Delicious Recipes from Amish and Mennonite Homes. Some ingredients have obviously been "modernized" but still go along with traditional cuisine! To lower calories, I skip the honey and it's plenty sweet enough for me when I use the optional raisinsl

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c oatmeal (old fashioned or quick)
1 1/2 c rice krispies® cereal
1/3 c sliced almonds
1/2 c flaked coconut ( i like unsweetened)
2 Tbsp flax meal or wheat germ (optional)
1/4 c honey (optional)
2 1/2 Tbsp oil (i use coconut oil)
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c golden or dark raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325ºF. In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients (not raisins)
  • 2. In a small saucepan, heat honey, oil and brown sugar - not quite to boiling. Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon and vanilla.
  • 3. Pour liquid mixture over cereal and stir til well mixed. Place in baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 21 minutes stirring every 7 minutes or so until golden. Add raisins, if using, the last time you stir the mixture.
  • 4. Remove from oven when golden, and cool. When completely cool, store in airtight container.

GRANOLA



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Homemade granola couldn't be easier with Alton Brown's recipe from Good Eats on Food Network. Maple syrup sweetens this healthy melange of oats and nuts.

Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup cashews
3/4 cup shredded sweet coconut
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, and brown sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color.
  • Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add raisins and mix until evenly distributed.

MOM'S HOMEMADE GRANOLA



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Mixed berries, for serving
1 (2-pound) container nonfat plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a 9-inch square baking sheet with foil, allowing the foil to extend over the sides. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix the oats, cranberries, almonds, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Combine the butter, sugar and honey in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil. Add the vanilla and stir. Remove from the heat.
  • Pour the butter over the oats, mixing until well coated. Transfer to the prepared pan and, using a spatula, press the oats evenly into the pan.
  • Bake until the top is crisp and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool. Using the foil as aid, lift out of the pan and place on a work surface. Crumble into pieces. Serve with berries, plain yogurt and drizzle with additional honey.

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE GRANOLA



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My grandmother has always made this granola and still does. It has lots of nuts, honey and raisins in it and is very hearty. You can customize it any way you want (coconut, almonds, sunflower seeds, etc.) but I have always liked this recipe

Provided by codypaints

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h

Yield 24 cups, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

50 ounces old fashioned oats (Carton + 2cups)
1 1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/3 cups wheat germ
2 cups pecan pieces
2 cups raisins
1 1/3 cups canola oil
1 1/3 cups honey
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Combine all dry ingredients together in a large roasting pan. Stir well to combine.
  • Add oil, honey and water to dry ingedients and stir until all ingredients are well coated.
  • Bake at 325 for 1 hour stirring every 20 minutes.
  • After 1 hour, turn off oven and continue to stir every 20 minutes until granola is golden brown.
  • Cool completely and store in airtight container.

MEGAN'S GRANOLA



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My daughter and I came up with this recipe and it is absolutely wonderful. Several of my children who typically don't care for granola, loved it. I've tried many granola recipes and this tops them all. Enjoy!

Provided by annie9

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 cups rolled oats
1 ½ cups wheat germ
1 ½ cups oat bran
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
¾ cup honey
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups raisins or sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment or aluminum foil.
  • Combine the oats, wheat germ, oat bran, sunflower seeds, almonds, pecans, and walnuts in a large bowl. Stir together the salt, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, oil, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then pour over the dry ingredients, and stir to coat. Spread the mixture out evenly on the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and toasted, about 20 minutes. Stir once halfway through. Cool, then stir in the raisins or cranberries before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 121.9 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of oats: You can use old-fashioned oats, quick oats, or a mixture of both. If you use quick oats, your granola will be more tender. If you use old-fashioned oats, your granola will be more chewy.
  • Choose your nuts and seeds wisely: The nuts and seeds you add to your granola will give it flavor and texture. Some popular choices include almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds.
  • Don't skimp on the sweetener: The sweetener in your granola will help to caramelize the oats and nuts, giving it a delicious flavor. You can use honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar.
  • Add some spices: Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger can add a warm, inviting flavor to your granola. Experiment with different combinations of spices to find your favorite.
  • Toast your oats: Toasting your oats before you add them to the granola will give them a nutty flavor and make them more crispy.
  • Don't overcook your granola: Granola is done when it is golden brown and fragrant. If you overcook it, it will become dry and hard.

Conclusion:

Granola is a delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little experimentation, you can create a granola that is perfect for you.

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