Best 4 Moms Homemade Granola Recipes

Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Mom's Homemade Granola, a delightful blend of oats, nuts, seeds, and honey, lovingly crafted in your own kitchen. This nutritious and customizable treat is a perfect start to your day or a satisfying snack anytime. With three enticing variations – Classic Granola, Nutty Granola, and Fruity Granola – this recipe caters to every taste preference. Embark on a culinary journey, creating a tailor-made granola that will elevate your breakfast bowls, yogurt parfaits, and trail mixes to new heights of flavor and nourishment.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY HOMEMADE GRANOLA

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This Easy Homemade Granola is made with oats, nuts, fruit, coconut oil and sweetened with honey or maple syrup. It makes the perfect after school snack and works perfectly as granola cereal. You can also use it as a topping for yogurt, ice cream and more!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups old fashioned oats (not quick oats)
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup sliced almonds (or any other nut you prefer (pecans, walnuts, etc.))
3 tbsp honey (or real maple syrup)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit (raisins, apricots, cherries, etc.))

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Combine the oats, shredded coconut, and almonds in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the honey, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, and salt.
Microwave on high heat for 30 seconds. Stir to combine.
Add honey mixture to the oat mixture and stir to combine. You may need to use your hands to evenly distribute.
Spread on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or golden brown, stirring every 7 to 8 minutes.
Let the granola cool completely, stirring occasionally.
Stir in dried cranberries.
Store granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 260 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOM'S BEST GRANOLA

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A crunchy, nutty granola that never fails to get compliments from breakfast guests.

Provided by IAMJENNIE

Categories Breakfast and Brunch Cereals Granola Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

7 cups rolled oats
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
½ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
½ cup sesame seeds
1 cup chopped almonds
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup honey
½ cup boiling water
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds and almonds. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, honey, boiling water, brown sugar, salt and vanilla. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until evenly coated. Spread in a thin layer on a large baking sheet.
Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir every 30 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Granola will crisp up more when cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 90.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

MOM'S COCONUT GRANOLA

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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 30m

Yield About 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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 of the pan. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix the oats, almonds, coconut, cranberries, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
Combine butter, honey and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla.
Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring with a rubber spatula until well coated. Transfer the oat mixture to the prepared pan, and using the spatula, press the oats evenly into pan.
Bake until the top is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool. Using the foil, lift the granola out of pan and place it on work surface. Crumble the granola into pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

MOM'S HOMEMADE GRANOLA

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After finding out she was diabetic, my mom couldn't eat her favorite granola because it made her blood sugar spike. So, she came up with this recipe, and it's so much better than the store-bought because it's healthier and you can make it just how you want to. It makes a lot, and it keeps well in airtight containers. Now I like this recipe with no sugar and lots of raisins.

Provided by HobbysGirl

Categories Breakfast

Time 3h20m

Yield 2 gallons, 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

42 ounces quick oatmeal
1 (16 ounce) bag shredded coconut
1 (10 ounce) bag sliced almonds
2 cups oat bran
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 cups Splenda granular, sugar substitute (optional) or 2 cups sugar (optional)
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 cups canola oil
2 cups hot water
2 cups honey
3 tablespoons vanilla
1 (24 ounce) box raisins or 1 (24 ounce) box other dried fruit

Steps:

In a (large) dish pan mix dry ingredients (oatmeal through nutmeg) until evenly dispersed.
In a microwaveable bowl, mix wet ingredients (oil through vanilla).
Microwave on high for one minute to combine if needed.
Pour liquid over cereal mix.
Stir with spoon to moisten everything. Add a little water if necessary.
Spread into four large greased roasting or baking pans, about 1 to 1 1/2 inch deep works best.
Bake at 250 degrees for 120 minutes, stirring after 40 minutes, breaking up large clumps.
After cooking, let cool on stove. Granola will dry out a little more in this stage, so don't overcook it while baking.
Spread raisins over top of dry granola.
Scoop into airtight containers. Raisins will mix evenly into granola in this stage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 130.6, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 19.2, Protein 5

Tips:

Use a large, sturdy skillet or sauté pan to make the granola. This will give the granola plenty of room to spread out and toast evenly.
Be sure to stir the granola frequently while it is toasting. This will help to prevent it from burning.
If you want a sweeter granola, you can add more honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar to the recipe.
You can also add different spices and extracts to the granola to customize the flavor. Some popular additions include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract.
Once the granola is toasted, let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight container. This will help to keep the granola crispy.
Granola is a great snack on its own, but it can also be added to yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies.

Conclusion:

This homemade granola recipe is a delicious and healthy snack that is easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious granola that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.