Best 5 Homemade Chunky Granola Recipes

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Indulge in the wholesome goodness of homemade chunky granola, a delightful and versatile snack or breakfast option. This recipe collection offers a variety of flavors and textures to satisfy every palate. From a classic rendition with oats, nuts, and honey to a tangy Cranberry Orange Granola bursting with citrusy sweetness, these recipes cater to diverse preferences. Enjoy the nutty crunch of the Peanut Butter Granola or the tropical flair of the Coconut Mango Granola. Embrace a healthier lifestyle with the Gluten-Free Granola, suitable for those with dietary restrictions. Treat yourself to the decadent Chocolate Granola or the Pumpkin Pie Granola, perfect for autumn mornings. Elevate your culinary skills and create a pantry staple that's both delicious and nutritious with these carefully curated homemade chunky granola recipes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE CHUNKY GRANOLA



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Savor the goodness of your own homemade granola, and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing exactly what's in it. Just 15 minutes of prep, and it will be oven ready.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups sunflower nuts
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1 bag (7 oz) dried mixed fruit, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. In very large bowl, mix oats, sunflower nuts, almonds, flour, brown sugar and salt. In small bowl, beat oil, honey and water with wire whisk until well blended. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Spread on 2 ungreased large cookie sheets with sides. Place both cookie sheets in oven on 2 separate oven racks, one below the other.
  • Bake 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Reverse position of cookie sheets in oven; bake 10 to 20 minutes longer, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely on cookie sheets, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir mixture to break apart. Stir in dried fruit. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1/2 Cup), Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

BASIC LARGE CHUNK GRANOLA RECIPE



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This homemade healthy granola recipe is simple to make and produces large chunks (clusters). You can add any of your favorite granola flavors to this basic recipe.

Provided by Amanda Finks

Categories     Breakfast     brunch

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup vegetable oil (or your preferred cooking oil)
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
5 cups Old Fashioned rolled oats
3 cups total of your favorite granola flavors (chopped nuts, dried fruit, shredded coconut, chocolate chunks, etc.)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a (11x17 inch) baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the oil, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk until sugar is dissolved and oil is well incorporated.
  • Add the oats and your chosen granola flavors. Stir well.
  • Pour the oat mixture onto the baking sheet and spread it out into an even layer. Firmly pack the oat mixture into the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, rotating the pan half way through cooking.
  • Let the granola cool at room temperature for one hour.
  • Use a small spoon to scoop up the granola off of the baking sheet. Use the spoon and your hands to break the granola into large chunks.
  • Store at room temperature in a sealed container or zip top bag.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /2 cup, Calories 166 kcal, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, Fat 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Fiber 2 g

CHUNKY HOMEMADE GRANOLA



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Save money by baking a big batch of this amazing chunky granola that you can enjoy for breakfast and snacks all week long!

Provided by Maegan - The BakerMama

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup whole almonds
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup walnut pieces
3/4 cup large coconut flakes, divided
1 cup dried cranberries, divided
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 cup honey, divided
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the old-fashioned oats, quick-cooking oats, whole wheat flour, flaxseed, cinnamon, salt, whole almonds, slivered almonds, sunflower seeds, walnut pieces, 1/2 cup coconut flakes, 1/2 cup dried cranberries.
  • In a small pan over low heat, add the coconut oil, 1/2 cup honey, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir constantly until coconut oil is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over dry ingredients and stir together with a wooden spoon or your hands until dry ingredients are mostly coated. Stir in water until granola mixture is wet and a little mushy.
  • Press mixture evenly into prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1/4 cup honey. Bake for 30 minutes or until granola starts to toast and turn a golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • Once granola is cool, break it into large chunks and gently toss the chunks with a spatula so the sides that aren't golden brown are now on top. Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup honey. Return to oven for 10-15 minutes or until granola is evenly toasted and golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup coconut flakes and 1/2 cup dried cranberries. Let cool completely. Store in a jar or bag that's not completely sealed so granola stays crunchy.

CHUNKY GRANOLA RECIPE



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Recipe for a deliciously homemade chunky granola that you can make in less than an hour. Simply put everything in a bowl, give it a mix, bake in the oven and enjoy throughout the week. Once you try this recipe, you will never want to go back to store bought granola. Guaranteed.

Provided by Aysegul Sanford

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup packed coconut sugar or brown sugar
4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil (grapeseed, coconut, and avocado oil would all work)
5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup walnuts (chopped)
1 cup raw almonds (chopped)
1/2 cup raisins (chopped)
1/2 cup cranberries (chopped)
1/2 cup goji berries (chopped)
1/2 cup dates (chopped)
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Adjust the oven rack to upper middle position. Heat oven to 325 °F.
  • Line your sheet pan with parchment paper. (it helps tremendously when it is time to clean.)
  • Whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and oil in a BIG bowl.
  • Add the oats, almonds and walnuts in to the liquid mixture and fold until thoroughly mixed.
  • Transfer the oat mixture onto baking sheet and spread it to make an even layer.
  • Using the back of a ramekin* or a spatula, compress oat mixture until it is very compact.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes rotating pan once halfway through baking.
  • Once baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 15-30 minutes.
  • Break cooled granola into pieces of your desired size.
  • Mix in the chopped dried fruit and shredded coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 kcal, Sugar 22 g, Sodium 174 mg, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHUNKY GRANOLA



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Make and share this Chunky Granola recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup honey
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup unsalted roasted sunflower seeds
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup flax seed
plain low-fat yogurt, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300F and position a rack in the center.
  • Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; spray the paper with vegetable oil spray.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, oil and honey. Cook over low heat until just warmed through.
  • In a large bowl, stir the honey mixture into the rest of the ingredients until evenly distributed.
  • Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to a rack and let the granola cool.
  • Invert the baking sheet onto a work sur­face and tap out the brittle. Peel off the parchment paper. Break the granola into chunks.
  • Return it to the pan and cool on a wire rack. Serve with the yogurt.
  • The granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.9, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 9.8, Carbohydrate 50.1, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 29.1, Protein 8.6

Tips:

  • Use a variety of oats for a more complex flavor and texture. Rolled oats, steel-cut oats, and oat bran are all good choices.
  • Toast the oats before baking to enhance their flavor. Toasting also helps to prevent the granola from becoming too soft.
  • Use a variety of nuts and seeds for added flavor and crunch. Some popular choices include almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds.
  • Sweeten the granola with honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar. You can also add dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, or apricots, for additional sweetness.
  • Add spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger, for a warm and inviting flavor.
  • Bake the granola at a low temperature for a longer period of time to ensure that it is evenly browned and crispy.
  • Let the granola cool completely before storing it in an airtight container. This will help to prevent it from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

Homemade chunky granola is a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack that is easy to make. By following the tips above, you can create a granola that is perfectly tailored to your own taste. Enjoy!

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