This homemade almond raisin granola recipe is a perfect balance of nuttiness and sweetness. It is made with wholesome ingredients like oats, almonds, raisins, and honey. The result is a crunchy and flavorful granola that can be enjoyed as a breakfast cereal or used as a topping for yogurt or desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins. Prepare a batch of this almond raisin granola and enjoy a healthy and delicious treat!
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, sliced almonds, raisins, honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. The granola will become crisp as it cools.
- Once cooled, transfer the granola to an airtight container for storage. It can be kept at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Serve the almond raisin granola with milk or yogurt for breakfast or use it as a topping for desserts and snacks.
Interesting Facts
Granola was invented in the late 1800s as a health food.
Almonds are a great source of healthy fats, proteins, and fiber.
Raisins are a good source of antioxidants and naturally sweeten the granola.
Homemade granola allows you to control the amount of sugar and other additives.