Granola can be a superfood. Not the store-bought stuff with a million ingredients and lots of sugar. I’m talking about homemade granola—the crunchy, sweet, perfectly customizable kind that makes your breakfast feel fancy but is actually so easy to make.
The best part? It’s non-ultra-processed, which means you’re skipping all the unnecessary extras and sticking to wholesome, feel-good ingredients. It’s like giving your body a little high-five every morning!
And here’s the beauty of homemade granola: it’s easy to switch the ingredients to fit your taste or whatever random stuff you have in your pantry. Don’t like raisins? Skip ‘em. Love chocolate? Toss in those chocolate chips. Want a nut-free option? Go for seeds instead. It’s all about those healthy swaps that work for YOU.
Homemade Granola Bar Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2-3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)
- 1/4 cup seeds (chia, flax, or sunflower—whatever makes you happy!)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots—or skip it)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon or cocoa (optional)
Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 165°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a big bowl, mix oats, nuts, seeds, and cinnamon. In a smaller bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), oil, and peanut butter.
- Pour the wet stuff over the dry stuff and mix until everything is coated and happy.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until it’s golden and toasty.
- Let it cool (it gets crunchier as it sits!).
- Snack time!
Store it in an airtight container, and boom—you’ve got yourself a crunchy, customizable, and totally non-ultra-processed snack game-changer.
Homemade Granola
Ingredients:
- 2-3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots—or skip it)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon or cocoa (optional)
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
- In a big bowl, mix oats, nuts, and cinnamon/cocoa, whisk together with honey (or maple syrup), and peanut butter.
- Spread the mixture evenly on pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until it’s golden and toasty.
- Let it cool (it gets crunchier as it sits!), then toss in your coconut flakes, chocolate chips or whatever you like.
- Enjoy with some Greek yogurt, blueberries, or anything you crave.
Why Homemade Wins Every Time
- Non-ultra-processed: You’re in control of every ingredient. No sneaky sugars or weird preservatives here.
- Healthy swaps: Want less sugar? Easy. Need more protein? Add some seeds or protein powder or egg yolk.
- Homemade love: There’s just something about making food yourself that feels good (and tastes better).
- Easy to switch the ingredients: The possibilities are endless—chocolate & peanut butter, coconut & almond, cranberry & pistachio. You do you!
So whether it’s a bowl of granola to start your day or a granola bar to keep you going, these recipes will have fill you with energy! Plus, your kitchen will smell amazing, and that’s always a win (mine always smells like cinnamon).
What’s your favorite granola flavor combo? Let’s swap ideas—I’m always looking for my next obsession! ✨
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