I happened to come up with this recipe because my store bought granola habit was getting expensive and out of hand. I couldn’t find a recipe online that spoke to me so I came up with this. Man, am I glad I did!! This recipe is not only healthy, but also so delicious and sooo easy to make (I skip the multiple steps that most recipes have). And one of the best parts about this recipe is that it’s completely customizable to whatever your preferences are. I hope you enjoy!

Healthy Granola Ingredients

6 cups oats

2 cups nuts

2 cups dried fruit or other favorite mix in

1/3 c – 1/2 c almond butter**

½ c coconut oil

½ c maple syrup

2t cinnamon**

1 1/2 t vanilla

2t salt

**For a fall version I like to substitute the almond butter for pumpkin puree & the cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice.

My favorite nut combo is 3/4c pecans, 3/4c cashews, 1/2c pepitas (I like walnuts too) and my favorite other mix-ins are 1c dried cranberries and 1c shredded coconut (sometimes I’ll do cocoa nibs as well).

The best part about this recipe is that it doesn’t matter what you use in which combination as long as the nut ratio is about 2 cups and the other stuff is about 2 cups.

Healthy Granola Directions

Preheat oven to 350

Mix all ingredients dry ingredients together in a stand mixer. Then add wet ingredients and mix well.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until the oats are nicely toasted.

Let completely cool before transferring to a storage jar.

NOTE: If you are using chocolate in your granola you can choose to add it to the granola with everything else prior to baking OR mix it in after baking when the granola cools. Personally I think it is easier to do it all at the same time and I don’t mind the chocolate a little schmelty, but it is up to you!