I’ve been making homemade granola for over a decade. This chunky granola is my favorite because of the big clusters you can get from it. Often, homemade granolas don’t form together well. Pressing the granola into the pan part way through baking ensure delicious chunks that you can pick up and eat. This chunky granola recipe is my foundational recipe for all my granolas. I often change up the nuts, add in chocolate or nutmeg etc for different fun flavors. I’ll share those variations one day, but for now- this chunky granola recipe is all yours to experiment with. Enjoy.
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Experiment with trying peanut butter or chocolate varieties. You won’t be disappointed!
Perfect Homemade Chunky Granola
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cup raw nuts and/or seeds
- 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup melted coconut oil or butter I prefer butter for better chunks
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 mix ins ½ cup chocolate chips, coconut flakes, dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
- Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
- Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
- Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using).
Notes
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