How to Make Chef John's Granola - A Step-by-Step Guide

Granola is a delicious, healthy, and versatile breakfast option that can be enjoyed on its own, with yogurt, or even sprinkled over fruit. It's the perfect way to start your day with a nutritious boost of energy and flavor. And with Chef John's Granola recipe, you can make your own homemade version that is sure to become a family favorite.

Chef John's Granola is a delightful combination of oats, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners, all baked to golden perfection. The result is a crunchy, flav...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup chopped almonds
  • ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • ⅓ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ cup dried currants

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner.
  • Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, and salt in a bowl. Add oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and coconut. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and distribute in an even layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, lightly stirring every 10 to 15 minutes with the tines of a fork, until evenly toasted and golden brown, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven. Transfer hot granola into a large bowl and mix in currants. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    339 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 213mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 378mg