Oats are one of those pantries staples I always keep on hand. They’re affordable, wholesome, and incredibly versatile, perfect for everything from chewy oatmeal cookies to hearty breakfast bakes and, of course, a Healthy Homemade Granola.
This is a quick and super easy recipe for the perfect healthy homemade granola (or so I think). It comes together in under 20 minutes, including cleanup, and is the perfect start for busy days, when you want something crunchy, healthy and satisfying without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Made with hearty oats, crunchy nuts, warm cinnamon, and naturally sweet, dried fruit, this granola is full of texture and flavour, and keeps well throughout the week, making it ideal for meal prep and easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
Cook’s Tip: Serve with a dollop of yogurt and a handful of fresh fruit for a simple, nourishing breakfast.
There is much more about Oats in my ‘All About Oats’ post. Definitely worth a read!
To find more about Oats in my ‘All About Oats’ post. Definitely worth a read!
Ingredients:
3 cups rolled oats
2/3 cup roughly chopped nuts (pistachios, walnuts, almonds)
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ cup of coconut oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup dried fruits, finely chopped
Method:
Preheat your oven to 210℃ \ 190℃ fan \ 410 ℉ \ Gas 6
In a small bowl, combine the coconut oil, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Microwave for about 30 seconds, until the coconut oil melts and the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the oats and chopped nuts.
Add the spiced oil and rub well using your hands, making sure the oats and nuts all well coated.
Spread the oats mixture evenly on a baking sheet aligned with baking paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir the oats, spread them out evenly again, and bake for a further 5 minutes.
Remove from the oven and immediately stir in the chopped fruit, mixing everything well to combine.
Allow to cool for 20-25 minutes.
Healthy Homemade Granola
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 3 cups Rolled Oats
- 2/3 cup Nuts, Roughly Chopped Pistachios, Walnuts, Almonds – Whichever works for you
- 1 tbsp Light Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ cup Coconut Oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2/3 cup Dry Fruits, Finely Chopped Apricot, Cherries, Cranberries – Whichever you fancy
Instructions
Method:
- Preheat your oven to 210℃190℃ fan410 ℉ Gas 6
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut oil, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Microwave for about 30 seconds, until the coconut oil melts and the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats and chopped nuts.
- Add the spiced oil and rub well using your hands, making sure the oats and nuts all well coated.
- Spread the oats mixture on a baking sheet aligned with baking paper, in a thin as a possible layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir the oats, spread them out evenly again, and bake for a further 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and immediately stir in the chopped fruit, mixing everything well to combine.
- Allow to cool for 20-25 minutes.