Homemade granola recipe with steel-cut and rolled oats, coconut, and 4 seeds (chia, flax, hemp, and pepitas). It’s maple-sweetened, uses minimal oil, and results in delicate, flaky-clusters. It’s not just a healthy granola recipe … it’s a fun topping for all the things!
Homemade Granola is SO easy…really!
Did you know that homemade granola is as simple as dump, stir, press, bake, cool, and scoop? Yep! In fact, the hardest part of the whole process is waiting for the granola to cool before breaking it into pieces.
If you like to save money and be in control of your ingredients, grab this easy granola recipe made with oats, coconut, nuts, chia, hemp seed (hearts), pepitas, and flax seeds.
All the seeds!
If you’re new to this, this simple granola recipe will give you the foundation to be the granola BOSS, and then go crazy with other ingredient combinations!
How to make homemade granola
* See full recipe below
- Combine maple syrup, olive oil, vanilla, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- Toss together oats, coconut, almonds, and the 4 seeds in another bowl.
- Fold together wet and dry mixtures and press firmly on a baking sheet.
- Bake 30-40 minutes in preheated 300° oven.
- Remove, allow to cool completely, use a spatula to break apart, and store in an airtight container.
* Grab the full recipe below
Healthy granola recipe tips
- Tip #1: Use whole grains such as rolled oats or steel-cut oats, or both, as I did in this recipe.
- Tip #2: Skip the refined sugar and select a natural sweetener such as maple syrup or honey. These will bind ingredients during the baking process.
- Tip #3: Add heart-healthy tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pistachios, or pecans for added texture, protein, and fiber!
- Tip #4: Add superfood seeds like pepitas, flax, hemp seed (hearts), or chia for extra fiber, protein, and antioxidants. I added all four seeds to this recipe…welcome to ‘healthy city’!
- Tip #5: Select a heart-healthy oil such as coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil.
If you make homemade granola instead of buying it packaged, YOU control your ingredients.
What this really means…you get to skip the excessive amounts of salt and sugar used in the packaging process.
In other words…yay for YOU!
It really is this simple and you might even have enough ingredients in your pantry to make granola right now. Do it!
Ways to eat homemade granola
- Eat homemade granola as a breakfast cereal with milk.
- Make my fruit and yogurt breakfast bowl that’s topped with granola from this very recipe.
- Add interesting texture to your soft ice cream or frozen yogurt by adding a handful of crispy granola.
- Add homemade granola to your trail mix and hit the hills!
- Toss healthy granola into cookie, muffin, or brownie batter for a unique texture and flavor.
- Level up the texture on your super healthy smoothie bowl with a handful of homemade granola sprinkled on top.
- Sprinkle on smoothies for added texture and flavor!
How do you store homemade granola?
I store my granola in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 1 month. Quite frankly, it never lasts that long because we can’t stop eating it!
Can I refrigerate granola?
When you refrigerate granola, it can absorb moisture and fridge odors…we’re not down with this. We don’t recommend refrigerating granola.
Can I freeze granola?
Freezing granola can also cause it to absorb moisture and freezer odors, so if you must freeze it, I recommend using a vacuum sealer to package your granola first.
In fact, just go ahead and eat the stuff because you know you want to…and you can make more because it’s so easy!
How long does homemade granola last?
It all depends on your storage environment…and how delicious it is 😉
If granola is exposed to humidity, it can mold rather quickly. Bummer!
When stored in an airtight container in a dry environment, homemade granola can stay optimal for weeks, maybe even a few months.
I’ll be honest though, it usually doesn’t last that long because we can’t keep our hands off the stuff!
Healthy granola recipe ingredients:
- rolled oats and steel-cut oats
- coconut flakes
- sliced almonds (or any nuts)
- pepitas
- flax seed
- chia seed
- hemp seed (also called hemp hearts)
- extra virgin olive oil
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- kosher salt
Tools I use for this recipe
- bowl to mix dry ingredients
- bowl to mix wet ingredients
- 9 x 13 baking sheet
- pancake turner to press the granola (or use your hands)
- airtight container
Want more healthy breakfast recipes?
- Chocolate Energy Bars (no-bake)
- Vegetarian Crustless Quiche
- Oven-Baked Eggs with Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli
- Apple Beet Ginger Smoothie
- No-Bake Chocolate Energy Bites
Healthy Granola Recipe
Ingredients
Granola (dry Ingredients)
- 1 cup Rolled Oats
- 1/2 cup Steel Cut Oats
- 1/2 cup Coconut Flakes
- 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds
- 1/4 cup Pepitas
- 1 Tbsp Flax Seed
- 1 Tbsp Chia Seed
- 1 Tbsp Hemp Seed also called hemp hearts
Granola (wet ingredients)
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
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Instructions
Healthy Granola Recipe Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ROLLED OATS, STEEL OATS, COCONUT, ALMONDS, PEPITAS, FLAX SEED, CHIA SEEDS, and HEMP SEEDS.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together OLIVE OIL, MAPLE SYRUP, VANILLA, and SALT.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients and stir.
- Spread mixture out onto to 9" x 13" baking sheet (also called a quarter sheet); press to form an even layer.
- Bake 30-40 minutes until golden brown (do NOT stir during the baking process, this will disturb the clumping).
- Remove from oven, allow to completely cool, and break into pieces using a spatula or your hands.
Granola Serving and Storage Instructions
- Serve homemade granola as a breakfast cereal, or use as a topping on yogurt, chia pudding, smoothies, or ice cream.Store in an airtight container up to 1 month for optimal freshness.
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Quick and healthy recipe. Thanks for sharing!
How much coconut oil would you use in place of the olive oil?
Hi Laura, I would substitute the same amount of coconut oil for olive oil. Hope you love it! Thanks!
Great granola. Easy recipe. Make batches of this regularly to add to my yogurt cups.
Thanks, JB! It’s the best sprinkled on yogurt cups! I’m really glad you’re enjoying this one 🙂
Big fan of seeds granola. Love it. I should make some real soon! Thank you.
Thanks, Sophie! Yes granola with seeds are a MUST for me 🙂 Enjoy!
This granola looks so delish! Can’t wait to whip up a batch on the weekend 🙂
Thanks Chris! Enjoy!
What a great way to start my day! Looking forward to enjoying this over the weekend!
Awesome, Sara! Glad you can enjoy this granola recipe 🙂
This is much easier than I thought it would be. I also like the idea of switching up which grains and seeds to use.
Great to hear it, Andrea! You’re right, making homemade granola really IS so easy 🙂
Granola is such a great snack. Makes a great addition to yogurt or even just grab a handful to snack on!
Couldn’t agree more, Tisha 🙂 Thanks!
Not sure what I did but after 30 min in the oven, it is still really flaky no chunks at all and nothing to break apart. I followed to recipe exactly except substituting the maple syrup for honey… Pretty confused, should I have put it in the oven longer to clump together? Regardless, it tastes delicious and is perfect for yogurt!
Hi Michelle, so glad you like the flavor…I too LOVE this on granola 🙂 As for clumping, this granola does tend to be a little flakier, but it still clumps, just not as much as you might expect. You could try longer in the oven, but def don’t stir during baking, and allow it completely cool before handling it. Also, I’d stick with honey as it helps granola clump better too. Hope that helps!
I absolutely LOVE making homemade granola! Not only is it fun to be able to customize everything that goes into it, but it’s truly SO much more economical than buying gourmet granola at the market. I love all of the great seeds you’ve chosen to include in this recipe. Such a great blend of textures, flavors, and health benefits. I would love some of this sprinkled over a bowl of Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey!
Thanks Amanda! Glad you like the seeds…they’re my favorite part about this one 🙂
Your “How long does homemade granola last” section made me chuckle, because the last time I made granola my kids ate it so fast I didn’t know what to do with myself. I guess it’s time to make more – and I think I know just what recipe to start with. Love how many seeds and grains you worked in here too (and I’ve got some hemp hearts I’ve been meaning to use, so it’s perfect). Cheers!
Haha Sean, that section is worth a laugh, isn’t it? I’m right there with you…it never lasts long LOL. And yes, throw those hemp hearts in! You’ll love them in granola 🙂
Homemade is the very best!! We love our homemade granola and we do like getting variations. We always like ideas on how to make it better. Except for the chia seeds and the pumpkin seeds it is pretty much like our recipe. We are definitely going to have to add those ingredients. I’m pinning to make this on ur next batch of granola.
Thanks Marisa, I highly recommend the chia and pumpkin seeds! Hope you love this recipe 🙂
Perfect time of year to stumble upon this recipe. I like to make homemade gifts for the teachers and this will be awesome. With a clean ingredient list and simple to make, I couldn’t have found anything more perfect.
Thanks Debra! Love hearing that…it does make such a great gift! I’m planning to do the same 🙂
Great way of breaking down how to make granola! I love making a homemade one as I get to portion out exactly what I want in it, especially the sugar levels. I usually pair mine together with smoothie bowls to make smoothies more hearty.
Thanks Carmy, yep love being in control of sugar on this one. Love mine with smoothie bowls too! 🙂
I’m so into homemade granola and I can literally smell those flavors! This is such a delicious combination and would be perfect for a whole family fall brunch or breakfast.
Thanks Molly…I’m right there with you 😉
Granola has got to be one of the most fun things to make. First of all, it makes the kitchen small heavenly. Second, it never has to be the same! Between all of the different spices, natural sweeteners, nuts, and dried fruits you can use, it’s always a tasty adventure. I always intend to use my homemade granola over yogurt or with milk, but I always end up eating it by the handful 😉
Thanks Dana! You’re so right about how it makes the kitchen smell…I always forget about that until it’s happening LOL. I eat my homemade granola by the handful too 😉
You gave me a great idea. My hubby is hard to shop for and hates getting gifts. He loves homemade granola though. I’m going to make your fabulous recipe a few days before Christmas and put in a mason jar. It’s homemade and something he loves. Thanks for this!
Thanks Tina! Love this idea and am considering doing the same thing 🙂 It makes a great gift!
I love making granola at home because you get to control the quality and quantity of the ingredients. I love that you sweetened yours with maple syrup, so this recipe is definitely going on my list of things to make for next week. Great recipe!
Thanks Daniela! Hope you get to make it and love it like I do 🙂
My husband eats granola with yogurt every day and we have a hard time finding a brand that isn’t over loaded with sugar. This is soooo perfect. Love the hemp and chia seeds you added for an extra healthy boost of nutrients!
Thanks Sandra! Yep, mine eats granola and yogurt every day too…and you’re so right, most packaged granola is too sugary.
I love granola. Like, we have a great relationship! I need to make this tho, I love the maple syrup idea for this one, and it sounds so flavorful. Can’t wait to try this, and put it on everything!
Haha thanks Leah…sounds like we have the same relationship with granola! 🙂
Homemade granola is the BEST!! Love all the healthy ingredients here. No added preservatives and you can add all the delicious flavours you want. I need to head into the kitchen and make a batch today.
Thanks Gloria! Hope you get to try it out and love it like we do! 🙂