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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.
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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
foodwanderings
Thank you Barbara for reminding me to make a batch or two of granola. I kije how yours clamp so nicely!! love granola all by itself, my guys like it like cereal with milk.
Barbara
I’m not a granola-eater, but my daughter is, so I make it every time she comes home. I use Ina Garten’s recipe and keep the fruit separate from the dry and it keeps a really long time that way.
This sounds like a good recipe….think I will add cinnamon to mine.
Catalina
I love homemade granola but mine has never looked so compact and crunchy-like – it was always quite separate unlike yours which means I’m gonna try out your recipe – it looks like the one I’ve been looking for for ages 🙂
Maris (In Good Taste)
I absolutely agree with you that homemade granola is so much better then store bought and this recipe here proves it! Hvae a wonderful week-end!
Rice Kernel
I just came across your site and am enjoying your posts, recipes, and drool-worthy photography. Looking forward to following your culinary journey! Thank you for sharing!
Gera@Sweets Foods Blog
Adorable treat this granola simple and much better if it is homemade 🙂
Cheers,
Gera
BethieofVA
Hey!! I love it! Thanks so much for the shout out. Your granola looks soooooo good. I am going to have to make it for my daughter. She would adore it.
Megan
I agree with you Barbara. I wont buy the granola at the store. Homemade is too easy to make and it really is better then store bought, hands down!
Looks like I have another recipe to try!
pigpigscorner
Love home-made granola, yo ucan add whatever ingredients you like! yum!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
Your granola looks delicious mum! I love home made granola, it always tastes so much better than the sugary cereals 😀 xxx
Bridgett
I never tire of granola and I really should take your lead and make my own. This sounds fabulous.
Kathy - Panini Happy
I’ve been stuck in such a breakfast rut lately – thanks for reminding me of the wonders of homemade granola!
Claire @ Claire K Creations
I’m with Rosa, this would be great with yoghurt. I think I’d leave out the raisins and add some walnuts and maybe a tiny bit of coconut. Yum!
Tami
I’ve printed this out and can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Sabrine d'Aubergine
Well… I’ll try it! And let you know…
Ciao!
Sabrine
Rocky Mountain Woman
I love homemade granola! A couple of years ago, I found the recipe for the granola they serve at Sundance and have made that for a while, but it’s time for a change! Change is good!
xxoo,
RMW
megan {a dash of megnut}
I’ve been wanting to try making granola for the longest time. I think this is just the recipe I needed today 🙂
Donna
Even granola looks delish on your blog! You have inspired me to try my own!
Deborah
I think I have all of these ingredients on hand, too! It looks delicious!
Daniela
Belli e molto invitanti, deliziosi con lo yogurt.
Ciao Daniela.