Start your day with a bowl of delicious homemade granola cereal. Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, nuts, and dried fruits, this nutritious breakfast will keep you energized throughout the morning. It's easy to make and can be customized to your taste preferences. Say goodbye to store-bought cereals and enjoy a healthy, homemade option that your whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans), chopped
- 1/2 cup seeds (e.g., pumpkin or sunflower seeds)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruits, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and press it down gently with a spatula to form an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking.
- Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, it will become crunchy.
- Once cooled, break the granola into small clusters and transfer to an airtight container for storage.
- Serve the homemade granola cereal with milk or yogurt, and top with fresh fruits if desired. Enjoy!
