As we enter the new year and attempt to re-adjust to real life after the whirlwind of the holidays, getting back to eating real food (and not all the chocolates) tends to take priority again. I myself, am just beginning to recover from my continuous holiday food-coma, and am finally curious about what is actually in my food again. What better way to begin the year than with a hearty homemade granola?
A great morning.
I have loved granola my whole life, and I find it to be both a tempting snack and hearty breakfast. For the longest time though, homemade granola seemed like such an elusive and complicated undertaking, requiring time and ingredients that I didn’t have.
Turns out, homemade granola is not nearly as arduous as I thought! In fact, I invited my kindergartener to help me out and we actually had two batches out in one morning. Some simple measuring and watchful waiting was all it took to create a homemade and delicious breakfast that could last the whole week!
If you like know what’s in your granola, and like an easy recipe that you can ask your kids to help out on, read on!
Super Simple Homemade Granola
4 cups oats
1 cup walnut pieces
1 cup shredded coconut (I used sweetened)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Combine all dry ingredients, then add honey, olive oil, and vanilla. Spread onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 F for about 20 minutes. I suggest giving it a quick stir in the last 5 minutes or so. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes, and store in an airtight container.
This is a variation of a recipe that I found via Pinterest at Recipe Tin Eats. I like her basic framework very much and I really appreciated the ease of her format. Her approach made the prospect of homemade granola very approachable. I did have to tweak the recipe a bit for our tastes, and the cooking time had to be adjusted a bit, but I was very happy with the results!
I’m looking forward to what I hope will be a great year of simple, homemade (mostly), and tasty recipes; stay cozy!
cozy and sage 
yum, this looks wonderful! sometimes store bought granola is too sugary, I might have to try making it on my own. thanks for sharing! 🙂
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It is pretty good, and you can adjust the sweetness, spice, or even use a different type of fat (coconut oil, avocado oil) if you like. Thanks for the read!
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I wondered if coconut oil would work. Thanks for the tip.
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I think coconut oil would work great! Thanks for the read!
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So impressed!!
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You’re kind 😄 Thanks!!!
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I don’t know why I have never made granola but I certainly should. I’ll keep this one pinned.
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Thanks! Hope you enjoy!!!
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This looks so yummy, LOVE your blog 💜
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Awwwww, thanks so much! 😄
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This looks so so tasty!! xx
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Thanks!!!
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Thanks! This recipe looks delicious! I’ll try to make this and have it for breakfast.
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Thanks for the read! Hope you like it!
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Oh wow an easy recipe I can do – thank you!!
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LoL 😄 Thanks for the read!
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Yum! And easy too? Count me in! Hugs.
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Thanks 😁
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This looks delicious and I love that you got your child involved in making it. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for the read!
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