How to Make Homemade Granola - A Step-by-Step Guide

Granola is a versatile and delicious snack that can be enjoyed on its own, with yogurt, or with milk. It’s perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or even as a topping for desserts such as ice cream and parfaits. If you love the idea of enjoying homemade granola but don’t know where to start, this recipe is for you!

Making your own granola at home is not only easy, but it also allows you to customize the ingredients to suit your taste preferences. You can control the sweetness, add your...

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix oats, brown sugar, coconut, wheat germ, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Stir water, oil, and vanilla extract into oat mixture; spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy, about 1 hour; transfer to a bowl. Stir raisins and almonds through granola.
  • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 25mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 331mg