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Homemade Granola Recipe

Homemade granola that’s crunchy, golden, and packed with oats, nuts, and a touch of sweetness—so much better than store-bought.

Course Snacks
Cuisine American
Keyword best homemade granola recipe, healthy homemade granola, How to make Granola
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter

    melted

  • 3 tbsp

    pure maple syrup

  • 1 tsp

    pure vanilla extract

  • 1¼ cup

    rolled oats

  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • ¼ cup

    sunflower seeds

  • 1 tsp

    ground cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat.
  2. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Add the oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Stir until the dry ingredients are lightly coated in the butter mixture.
  6. Spread the granola into a thin, uniform layer.
  7. Place the baking sheet into the pre-heated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and give the granola a good stir.
  9. Return to oven and bake for another 10 minutes before stirring again.
  10. If necessary, return to oven for another 5 minutes or until the oats are golden brown.
  11. Do not overcook or the granola may become bitter.
  12. Remove your granola from the oven and cool completely.
  13. The granola will become nice and crispy as it cools.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

To store granola, use an airtight container and keep it at room temp for up to 2 weeks (or freeze it for up to 3 months!).