BEST EVER Homemade Healthy Honey Almond Granola Recipe

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 170kcal

Author: Lauren

This Honey Almond Granola recipe is perfectly sweet, crunchy and clustery! It uses less oil than many granola recipes, so it's also lower in fat. Plus all you need is a large bowl and 10 minutes of prep and you got yourself some of the best granola you'll ever eat that's way cheaper than store bought!

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Equipment

Extra Large Baking Sheet

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats (240g)
1/2 cup sliced almonds (50g)
1/3 cup golden raisins (53)
1/3 cup honey (112g) plus 1 Tbsp for drizzling
2 large egg whites
2 Tbsp melted coconut oil (30g) or light olive oil
2 Tbsp vanilla extract (30g) yes, 2 tablespoons!
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Adjust one of your racks to be in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almonds and raisins.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1/3 cup honey, egg whites, oil, vanilla, almond extract, salt and cinnamon.
Pour the wet ingredients in the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until all the dry ingredients are coated.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add the granola; spread out evenly.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, tossing the granola around twice during baking, or until golden brown to liking. Then take out and drizzle all over with 1 tablespoon of honey.
Let cool completely then break up and store in an airtight container. Granola will crisp up even more as it cools.

Notes

*If you are replacing the coconut oil with olive oil, make sure you use light olive oil, not extra virgin!

To make vegan: replace the honey with maple syrup and replace the egg whites with 2 Tablespoons more maple syrup or oil.

To store: store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.

Can you use another nut besides almonds for this healthy homemade granola?

Yes, this recipe is very versatile, so feel free to make it your own and use you favorite nuts or seeds. Walnuts, pecans, peanuts, pistachios would all be amazing. Or instead using any nuts, you can use sunflower or pumpkin seeds!

How is this healthy granola best served?

My favorite way to eat this granola is with greek yogurt (vanilla or plain with some liquid stevia mixed in) and with some fresh fruit, like blueberries, strawberries, sliced pears, etc. This granola is also great by itself as a to-go snack or just to grab a handful when you need a little something. You can also add it on top of your smoothie or smoothie bowl. Or you can top with it milk like cereal!

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