Homemade Granola Recipe
Feb 23, 2026
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This homemade granola recipe is sweet, crunchy, and you can make a huge batch with pantry staples for a fraction of what you’d spend on store-bought. It’s made with rolled oats, nuts, and coconut, and sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar.
Easy Baked Granola
I already have a chocolate granola recipe, so I thought I’d share where it all began, with my original homemade granola recipe. This granola is baked in the oven, so it’s light, crispy, and caramelized. You can serve it with milk, yogurt, or in a smoothie bowl for an easy breakfast. Or, do as I do and snack on these golden granola clusters by the handful!
Why You Should Make This Homemade Granola Recipe ASAP
- Sweet crunch. Crispy baked oats, nuts, and coconut are mixed with maple syrup and brown sugar for sweetness without loads of added sugar or oils.
- It’s quick. Prep your granola mixture in minutes. The oven does most of the work, and the finished granola keeps in the pantry for weeks.
- Make it your way. Customize this granola recipe with dried fruits, nuts, and flavors.
- Better than store-bought. Even my favorite granola brand doesn’t hold a candle to the flavor and freshness of this homemade recipe.
Gather These Ingredients
- Coconut Oil – Melted to a liquid. Another cooking oil, like canola or vegetable oil, will also work.
- Maple Syrup – Agave or honey can be used instead.
- Brown Sugar – White granulated sugar is fine to use.
- Vanilla and Salt – I add a small amount of vanilla extract or vanilla paste.
- Rolled Oats – Also called old-fashioned oats, which are best for granola.
- Coconut – This can be coconut flakes or chips.
- Mixed Nuts – A mix of chopped walnuts, almonds, and pecans. Or, use a blend of my spiced nuts recipe with cashews, peanuts, pistachios, etc. For a nut-free granola, leave out the nuts or replace them with pepitas.
- Blueberries – Dried blueberries add a sweet, chewy texture. Dried cranberries, raisins, currants, and other dried fruit are okay to use.
Granola Variations
- Tropical. Stir in dried pineapple, papaya chunks, or banana chips.
- Chocolate. To make chocolate granola, stir in chocolate chips after the granola has cooled. You could also add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the recipe.
- Seeds. Add chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, or pepitas.
- Freeze-dried fruit. Swap dried blueberries with freeze-dried strawberries or raspberries.
- Spice. Add a few pinches of cinnamon, cardamom, or pumpkin pie spice.
What to Serve With Homemade Granola
I like to enjoy this blueberry granola like cereal, in a big bowl with milk or Greek yogurt and fresh berries, and sometimes I add honey roasted almonds,. It’s a great addition to an acai bowl or protein oatmeal, too! Homemade granola is also a tasty topping for ice cream and frozen yogurt.
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Homemade Granola Recipe
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ¼ cup coconut flakes, or chips
- ½ cup mixed nuts, chopped
- 1 cup dried blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare to bake. Heat the oven to 300ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make the base. Combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients. Fold in the oats, coconut flakes, mixed nuts, and blueberries. Stir well to combine.
- Bake the granola. Spread the prepared mixture over the baking tray. Press it down with a spatula. Bake the granola for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir, and press again. Bake for another 10 minutes. Finally, remove the granola, stir it one last time, and press down with a spatula. Bake for 5-7 minutes.
- Let it cool. Remove from the oven. The granola will harden as it cools.
- Serve. Serve with milk. Store in an airtight container.
Equipment
Notes
- You can use coconut chips instead of coconut flakes.
- For a more tropical vibe, stir in dried pineapple or banana chips.
- Choose any nuts you like. I went with walnuts, almonds, and pecans.
- For a chocolate granola, stir in chocolate chips, but only once the granola is cooled down.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
How to Make Granola, Step-By-Step
Baking low and slow is the secret to crunchy homemade granola. I’ve tested many ways to achieve that perfect, classic granola crunch. The oven is by far the best!
- Make the base. In a large bowl, mix the coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients. Then, fold in the oats, coconut flakes, nuts, and blueberries.
- Fill the pan. Spread the granola mixture out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press it flat with a spatula.
- Bake. Bake at 300ºF for 10 minutes. Then, stir the granola and press it down again. Bake for 10 more minutes, stir, press down, and return it to the oven for 5-7 minutes. If the granola looks a little soft when it comes out of the oven, don’t worry. It hardens as it cools down.
- Enjoy! Once cooled, your homemade granola is ready to serve or store.
How to Store
- Keep it airtight. Store this homemade granola in an airtight jar or container. Keep it at room temperature in a dry location out of direct sunlight, like the pantry. It’ll last for several weeks. Avoid refrigerating, as it makes the granola soggy.
