How to Make Granola:
Mix Dry Ingredients in a bowl: whole grain oats, sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, raw sesame seeds and raw unsweetened coconut flakes. More reasons to obsess over homemade granola: Healthier: it has less sugar and is lower Calorie than anything you’ll find at the store. Freezer Friendly: It will keep for months in the freezer, stored in a freezer safe bag. Great for Gifting: food gifts are how I show love, and giving a little bag of homemade granola with our cute tags (see below) is fun for Christmas neighbor gifts, friends birthdays, or as a healthy snack for a new moms when I drop off dinner. Now that we’ve established it’s the BEST, let’s make it, shall we? Make Syrup: Combine the butter, sugar, honey, salt, and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook the mixture until it boils, then remove it from heat and stir in baking soda. Combine: Pour the syrup over the oat mixture then toss everything to evenly coat it. Bake: Pour the mixture out onto a parchment lined or greased baking sheet and bake for about 18-20 minutes, tossing once during baking. Serve: Allow the healthy granola to cool completely in the pan to allow it to harden up and create those clusters of granola that we love.
Recipe Variations:
Vegan: Substitute coconut oil for butter and agave nectar for honey. Add Dried Fruit: Reduce oats by about ½ cup and add a heaping ½ cup raisins, craisins or dried cherries, mango or fruit of choice. Nut Free: Substitute seeds (like pumpkin or sunflower), or dried fruit. Gluten Free: Use gluten-free oats.
Give Granola as a gift!
If you’re like me and enjoy spreading love in the form of homemade goodies, I’ve got you covered with the details you need to package this granola for gift giving. these up cutely. My TBFS amazon storefront contains all of the items needed, including the labels and bags I used. FREE Printable Granola Labels: Front Side / Back Side Christmas Granola Gift Labels: Front Side / Back Side
More Healthy Snack Ideas:
Applesauce Oat Muffins Granola Bites Protein Bars Kale Chips Strawberry Banana Smoothie Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos
I originally shared this recipe January 2019. Updated June 2020 and April 2024.
This recipe is adapted from a family friend from many years ago–thank you Glinda Straddeck! This post contains affiliate links.
