Best Ever Crunchy Granola | Ready in 25 minutes!

This crunchy granola recipe has the perfect blend of sweetness and irresistible crunch! Packed with nutritious oats, almonds and sweetened with honey or maple syrup, each golden cluster is toasted to perfection for a delightful breakfast or snack.

This is without a doubt the best ever crunchy granola recipe. It tastes even better than ones from the grocery store. It’s made for a fraction of the price, and without any nasty ingredients too. Enjoy with homemade yogurt for the perfect treat!

Crunchy Granola Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup sliced almonds

Crunchy Granola Instructions:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Makes: 5 cups

Step 1:

Heat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2:

Add coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine.

Step 3:

Add the oats and almonds to the large bowl and stir to coat.

Step 4:

Transfer mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Use a spatula to press granola into the pan.

Step 5:

Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. The granola is ready when golden-brown and the almonds have toasted — it will still feel wet coming out of the oven but will dry as it cools.

Step 6:

If you want clumps of granola, press and tamp down the granola before it cools, which will help it stick together.

For the longest shelf life, completely cool the granola on the pan before transferring to an air tight storage container. Granola will keep at room temperature for up to 1 month.

After cooling, you can mix in other ingredients that you love in your granola, like dried fruit, coconut or chocolate chips!

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Homemade Crunchy Granola

This crunchy granola recipe has the perfect blend of sweetness and irresistible crunch! Packed with nutritious oats, almonds and sweetened with honey or maple syrup, each golden cluster is toasted to perfection for a delightful breakfast or snack.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

• Heat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
• Add the oats and almonds to the large bowl and stir to coat.
• Transfer mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Use a spatula to press granola into the pan.
• Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. The granola is ready when golden-brown and the almonds have toasted — it will still feel wet coming out of the oven but will dry as it cools.
• If you want clumps of granola, press and tamp down the granola before it cools, which will help it stick together.
• For the longest shelf life, completely cool the granola on the pan before transferring to an air tight storage container. Granola will keep at room temperature for up to 1 month.
• After cooling, you can mix in other ingredients that you love in your granola, like dried fruit, coconut or chocolate chips!

How To Gift Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola is a delicious gift idea! Be sure to let the granola cool completely before packing it into adorable bakery bags. You can even add personalized labels—download the ones I used for free by clicking here!

If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to see it! Tag me on instagram @gwenthemilkmaid.