Homemade Granola

BY Carley Bird, BS in Dietetics Published September 1, 2026
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This minimal-ingredient granola is a quick, easy snack or a topping for your favorite meals, like yogurt!

   Homemade Granola

Serving Size:
1/2 cup
Time:
25 Minutes
Difficulty:
Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats 
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey 
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Nutrition Bonus

  • Add nuts, seeds, unsweetened coconut, or dried fruit for added texture and flavor.
  • For a chocolate flavor, add mini chocolate chips after baking granola, or add 3 tbsp of cocoa powder to the mixture before baking.
  • Try coconut oil for more flavor, or, instead of vanilla extract, try another extract, like almond, for a nuttier flavor.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325oF. 
  2. Mix all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. 
  3. Once everything is combined, place the mixture onto a lined baking sheet and spread it out evenly. 
  4. Bake for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until golden brown. 
  5. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.  
  6. Serve as a snack or on top of your meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1/2 cup
Servings4
Amount Per Serving
Calories230
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g
16%
Saturated Fat1g
5%
Trans Fat0g
Sodium5mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate31g
11%
Dietary Fiber4g
16%
Sugar4g
Protein5g
10%
* % Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calories diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary depending on the brands and ingredients used.

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Granola • oats

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