How to make granola from scratch
Making granola from scratch is super easy and fun. This is my winter special oats granola recipe. Crunchy and nutty with a hint of winter spices, this ginger-cinnamon oats granola is great for a healthy breakfast, for simply snacking, or as thoughtful gifts to friends and family.
Servings: 4
Calories: 98kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup mixed nuts , chopped [I used almonds, pecans, and hazelnuts]
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- ½ tsp ginger powder
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180ºC [356ºF] and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- This step is optional, but while you are chopping the nuts, you can spread the oats on the baking tray and toast the oats alone for 5 mins in the oven. Bring them out after 5 mins and proceed with the next step.
- In a big mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients (except for coconut flakes) for the granola together.
- Spread on the prepared baking tray and bake in the middle of the oven for 10 mins. Take out, turn over, and return to the oven.
- After 15 mins, take out from the oven again, mix in the coconut flakes and bake for another 5 mins.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- This homemade granola will stay good for up to 3-4 weeks (even longer) as it only has toasted oats and nuts. Store the granola in an air-tight container in a cool place. If you in a hot place with room temperatures higher than 25ºC, it might be better to keep it in the fridge.
- I do not add any processed sugar or syrups or honey in my homemade granola recipe. I had initially tried a few batches with honey and also with maple syrup, but I felt, it was better to make unsweetened granola. The natural sugars from the ingredients bring in light sweetness which is enough for snacking and while making my cereal bowl, I add honey on top.
- Some granola recipes also add natural oils like coconut oil. Those are useful for making granola clusters.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.5g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 6.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 0.7g