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This easy, healthy granola recipe is seriously addictive, and could not be any simpler to prepare. I’ve been on a mission to find a healthy granola, and just wasn’t happy with the store bought ones–they usually contain refined sugar and extra oils.

This granola is perfect for topping Greek yogurt, delicious served in a bowl with almond milk as cereal, or eaten by itself as a snack. It’s considered healthy because of the minimal ingredients and because it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup.

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Here at My Crazy Good Life, we write our recipes so that anyone can easily make them. Lots of tips, details, and even special diet information are included.

If you don’t need all of the extra information, simply scroll down to the bottom of the post to view the basic ingredient list and cooking instructions for this Easy Healthy Granola recipe.

Ingredients for this Easy Homemade Granola:

  • Rolled Oats: Be sure and grab traditional oats, not the quick cook ones or small packages.
  • Maple Syrup: Sweeter than refined sugar, naturally occurring, and full of antioxidants.
  • Raisins: Optional. Dried red grapes create this healthy snack. Check the label and make sure your raisins are only raisins, with no additional sugars or sweeteners.
  • Cinnamon
Photo of maple syrup being poured into a measuring cup.

Recipe Tips:

  • This is a base recipe, but your options for add-ins are endless. Feel free to replace the raisins with dried cranberries, dried apricots, or any other dried fruit that you love. Throw in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or sunflower seeds. Add 1/2 cup of shredded coconut, chocolate chips, or a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Anything goes!
  • This is a loose granola, if you’re wanting a bar check out these Healthy Homemade Peanut Butter Granola Bars.
  • This is an easy granola recipe for yogurt, but can also be eaten by the handful as a snack!
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Crunchy Granola Recipe:

Time needed: 45 minutes

Just 45 minutes to make this homemade granola recipe!

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees

    Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silpat mat.

  2. Mix your dry ingredients

    Add the oats and cinnamon to a large bowl and stir to distribute the cinnamon.

  3. Add your maple syrup

    Since syrup is your only wet ingredient, add that now. If you wanted to add olive oil, honey, or other wet ingredients I’d mix them together first. Stir gently until everything is well coated.

  4. Bake

    Transfer coated oats to your prepared baking pan and use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly. Bake 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Your granola is done when the oats are slightly toasted and dry.

  5. Add the raisins

    Remove your oats from the oven and sprinkle it with raisins.

  6. Cool

    Allow your granola to cool completely, it will take about 30 minutes. Transfer it to canning jars for storage.

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Healthy Eating Plans:

  • 21 Day Fix: 1/4 cup of granola is 1 Yellow Container according to the updated information in the Ultimate Portion Fix.
  • Weight Watcher: The myWW points have been calculated on the WW website using the recipe as written with no add-ins and making 16 quarter cup servings. 5 Blue Plan Points| 5 Green Plan Points| 3 Purple Plan Points
  • 2B Mindset: This is a great recipe for 2B! Fill your plate with 50% protein for a complete breakfast.
Healthy Homemade Granola in a canning jar.

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Healthy Homemade Crunchy Granola Recipe

Created by: Becca Ludlum
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Approximate Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Servings 16
This easy homemade granola is delicious and healthy! It's a crunchy granola recipe that's free from refined sugar and oils, and this is a simple granola you can make for yourself or give as a gift.

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup raisins optional, see notes for adding other options

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 325 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add oats and cinnamon to a large bowl and stir gently. 4 cups rolled oats ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Add syrup and stir until the oats are covered evenly. ½ cup maple syrup
  • Spread the oat mixture on the baking sheet.
  • Bake 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minute.
  • Remove the oats and add the raisins to the pan. 1 cup raisins
  • Cool for 15-20 minutes before adding to cannig jars.

Notes

Healthy Eating Plans:

  • 21 Day Fix: 1/4 cup of granola is 1 Yellow Container according to the updated information in the Ultimate Portion Fix.
  • Weight Watcher: The myWW points have been calculated on the WW website using the recipe as written with no add-ins and making 16 1/4 cup servings. 5 Blue Plan Points| 5 Green Plan Points| 3 Purple Plan Points
  • 2B Mindset: This is a great recipe for 2B! Fill your plate with 50% protein for a complete breakfast.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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One Comment

  1. kelly makowski says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely love this recipe! I make a double batch and store in an airtight container. My family loves this!

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