Homemade Cinnamon Granola
Description
This Homemade Cinnamon Granola is a crunchy, sweet, and healthy snack made with oats, cinnamon, and honey. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or as a yogurt topping!
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup honey, or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil, or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup seeds, optional, such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup dried fruit, optional, such as raisins or cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, and salt.
- Drizzle honey (or maple syrup) and olive oil over the dry ingredients. Add vanilla extract, and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Stir in the chopped nuts and seeds (if using).
- Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it down slightly for an even bake.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even crisping. Keep an eye on it toward the end to avoid burning.
- Once the granola is golden and crispy, remove from the oven and let it cool completely. Once cooled, stir in the dried fruit (if using).
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 76mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg