About a year ago, Beth inspired me to make granola and I’ve been whipping up different kinds of granolas ever since. This one is a simple, easy recipe that uses ingredients that I usually have in my pantry. If you haven’t made homemade granola before give it a try. You’ll be amazed how much better it is than granola you buy in the store.
I usually make a double batch and give one batch a way. It makes a great, healthy gift for a neighbor or a friend. If I’m baking a double batch I cook it for 10 minutes longer.
Almond Raisin Granola
Ingredients
- 4 cups old fashioned oats
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup chopped almonds
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup of flax seed meal optional
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix oats, brown sugar, almonds, raisins, flax seed meal, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a microwave safe bowl heat canola oil and honey until warm, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract and cinnamon. Pour this mixture over the oat mixture and mix thoroughly until everything is completely coated.
- Spread evenly on a parchment or silpat covered cookie sheet. Bake at 300º for about 20 minutes until slightly golden brown. Don’t stir during baking. Cool completely and break into pieces. Store in an air tight container.
Other granola recipes your might like:
Granola with Maple Syrup and Steel Cut Oats, Food Finery
Pumpkin Granola, Two Peas and Their Pod
My ‘Best’ Granola Recipe, Vintage Mixer
Macaroon Granola, How Sweet It Is
Tropical Granola, Barbara Bakes
Maria
Homemade granola is the best! I can’t wait to try this one!
Jessica @ How Sweet
Thanks for sharing my macaroon granola! This granola looks delish!
Cakelaw
I have never made granola, but this certainly looks delicious.
Blond Duck
Drool…
Katrina
I love homemade granola and have some pretty much everyday. I love trying new recipes and love how clumpy yours looks so I will make it soon! I love giving it away, too. Perfect homemade gift.
Pam
I love homemade granola… this one looks and sounds delicious!
Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies
There’s just something so wholesome about homemade granola. I would be munching on yours all day.
cooking rookie
I’ve always been very curious about home-made granola. Your recipe looks so simple, that I’m running out of excuses, and will have to try it 🙂
Sue
I love homemade granola! It’s so easy to add in whatever you like:)
Kim
I have a love for all granola-type recipes and I really love that this one forms little clusters (those are my favorite)!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc
This looks delish! Officially bookmarked
Cathy at Wives with Knives
Homemade is the only way to go. I start every day with yogurt and granola.
kim sisto robinson
I swear,
I could eat this stuff every. single. day. with yogurt.
looooooooooooooooooooove it 🙂
Ana Powell
So perfect with my homemade yoghurt ♥
Becky at VintageMixer
I’m always trying new granola recipes! I especially love almond flavored ones. I’ll have to try yours for my next batch!
natalie (the sweets life)
I was just thinking that I need to try a new kind of granola–this sounds great!
Cheri Sicard
It’s been a while since I’ve made granola and have been thinking about it lately. Thanks for giving me another push in the right direction.
Faith
Homemade granola is a favorite of mine but I don’t make it nearly often enough…but I’m craving it now I’ll have to give this a try!
Rosa
Delicious! perfect with yoghurt.
Cheers,
Rosa
kelley
I love homemade granola of any sorts! So much better than store bought!