Crunchy Homemade Granola with Nuts, Seeds and Honey

This granola recipe is crunchy, toasty, and lightly sweet. It’s packed with fiber and nutrients, making it an ideal cereal to start your day or a satisfying mid-day snack to keep you energized.

Easy Homemade Granola Recipe

Built on a base of rolled oats and sliced almonds, this homemade granola is crisp and golden. It stores well and makes a quick, nutritious breakfast when served with milk or yogurt, or a portable snack to take along when you’re out and about. Simple swaps let you tailor the flavor and sweetness to your taste.

What is Granola?

Granola is a baked mix of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and a sweetener such as honey or maple syrup. Typical additions include shredded coconut and dried fruit. It’s versatile—enjoy it as a cereal with milk, stirred into yogurt, or eaten by the handful as a snack.

Is Granola Good for You?

The healthiness of granola depends on the ingredients and portion size. Some commercial varieties are high in added sugars and fats, while homemade versions let you control the sweetness and the quality of mix-ins. This recipe is not overly sweet and balances oats, nuts, seeds, and a modest amount of sweetener for a nourishing snack or breakfast topping. For a lighter option, swap sweetened coconut for unsweetened coconut flakes or reduce the honey or maple syrup slightly.

Ingredients Needed

Below are the ingredients for this healthy homemade granola. Quantities and full directions are included in the recipe card further down.

• Oats – Use rolled (old-fashioned) oats, not instant or quick oats.
• Coconut oil – Helps coat the oats and prevents burning while contributing a mild flavor.
• Honey & maple syrup – A blend of both gives a balanced sweetness; you can use only one if preferred.
• Vanilla – Adds depth of flavor.
• Sliced almonds & walnuts – Add crunch and a nutty taste.
• Shredded coconut – Provides a touch of sweetness and texture. Use unsweetened if you want less sugar.
• Trilogy health seeds – A mix typically containing flax, chia, and hemp seeds for added nutrients; other seeds work well too.
• Raisins – Classic dried fruit for sweetness; substitute with other dried fruits if desired.
• Salt – Enhances the overall flavor.

Variations & Substitutions

This granola is easily customizable. Add or substitute your favorite dried fruits—such as chopped apricots, cranberries, dates, dried blueberries, or mango—after the granola has cooled. You can also change the nuts and seeds: replace walnuts with pecans, use chopped whole almonds instead of sliced, or swap the trilogy seed mix for sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or a single seed like chia or flax. Use butter instead of coconut oil if you prefer, and swap honey or maple syrup for agave for a slightly different flavor profile.

How to Make Homemade Granola

Making this granola takes only a few straightforward steps and minimal active time. Follow the directions below and allow the granola to cool fully so clusters can form.

1. Make the syrup. Melt the coconut oil, stir in the honey, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined.
2. Combine with oats. Pour the liquid mixture over the oats in a large bowl and mix until all oats are coated.
3. Add nuts and seeds. Stir in the sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, trilogy seeds, and salt until evenly distributed.
4. Bake. Spread the mixture in an even layer across two parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through so both sheets brown evenly.
5. Cool and finish. Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely, about an hour; do not stir while it cools to preserve clusters. Once cool, stir in the raisins or other dried fruit and transfer to an airtight container.

How Long Will Homemade Granola Last?

Store completely cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to six months, depending on the freshness of your nuts and seeds. For longer storage, freeze in a tightly sealed bag or container; thaw at room temperature for a few minutes before serving. Proper storage preserves crunch and flavor.

Recipe: Homemade Granola

I hope you enjoy this easy, customizable granola. It works well as a cereal with milk, stirred into yogurt, sprinkled over ice cream, or enjoyed on its own as a healthy snack.