Last Updated on June 22, 2026 by Kimberly
Summer time in central Florida is brutal. When the temps are souring outside, I do not want a hot breakfast. That’s when I reach for this homemade granola recipe.
Why You’ll Love Homemade Granola
Simple and Easy Recipe – This homemade granola is easy to throw together. You only need one bowl to mix it all the ingredients.
Flavor – Homemade granola has more flavor than store-bought. Plus, you can control the ingredients and make it taste exactly how you want.
Nutrition – Rolled oats are good for your gut microbes because they contain 10 grams of fiber per serving. They are a great source of potassium and protein. A serving of almonds contains 4 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein, 14 grams of healthy fats, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, manganese and riboflavin.
Ingredients & Substitutions for Homemade Granola
- Organic Rolled Oats – I recommend organic rolled oats to avoid .
- Olive oil – This is the fat for this recipe.
- Honey – This is the main sweetener.
- Organic Brown Sugar – I buy organic brown sugar from Costco.
- Vanilla extract – Vanilla adds some flavor.
- Salt – Redmond’s Real Salt is what I use in my home.
- Cinnamon – Great spice to use in homemade granola.
- Roasted Almonds – Almonds ramp up the protein.
How to Make Homemade Granola
Step 1: Roast the almonds in the oven. Spread the almonds evenly on a cookie sheet and bake at 350°F for 12 minutes. Stir the almonds after 6 minutes of baking time. Allow to cool on a wire rack before chopping.
Step 2: Gather organic oats, olive oil, local honey, light brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Add 5 cups of organic oats, 2/3 cup olive oil, ½ cup local honey, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¾ teaspoon cinnamon to a large bowl and stir.
Step 3: Chop your almond with a food chopper. Add chopped almonds to granola mixture and stir again.
Step 4: Line two baking pans with parchment paper. Spread granola mixture evenly between two cookie sheets with a silicone spatula.
Step 5: Bake at 300°F for 10 minutes. Remove pans from the oven and stir granola. Bake for 10 more minutes and stir again. If necessary, bake for 5 more minutes. Take pans out of the oven when granola starts to turn light brown. Don’t overbake, or it will be too crunchy!
Step 6:Take the pans out of the oven and allow to cool on wire baking racks.
Homemade Granola
Ingredients
- 5 cups organic rolled oats
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup local honey
- 1/4 cup organic brown sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped roasted almonds
Instructions
- Place whole almonds on a baking pan and roast at 350°F for 12 minutes. Stir halfway through. Place on wire rack to cool.
- Preheat oven to 300°F. While almonds are cooling, stir together 5 cups organic rolled oats, 2/3 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 3/4 tsp. cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Chop almonds and stir into the granola mixture.
- Line two baking pans with parchment paper. Evenly divide granola mixture and spread into the pans using a spatula.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove pans from the oven, stir the granola, and bake for 10 more minutes.
- Remove pans again and stir. Bake for an additional 5 minutes if necessary.
- Allow pans to cool on wire rack.
- When cool, store in airtight container. Serve with milk or yogurt and berries.
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Notes
How to Store Homemade Granola
Airtight container – Allow granola to cool completely and place in an airtight container or canister with a lid. You can leave the granola on the counter or store in the fridge.
Storage Bags – You can also put cooled granola in freezer or storage bags to store on the counter or in the fridge.
Freezer Bags – If wanting to store long term, put cooled granola in freezer bags and store in the freezer.
FAQS
I don’t have almonds, can I substitute another nut?
Yes, you can substitute whatever nut your family prefers. If desired, you can omit them entirely from the recipe.
How long does this homemade granola last?
This granola will last 1-2 weeks at room temperature, 1 month in the fridge, and 3-6 months in the freezer.
How do I serve this homemade granola?
For a high protein and high fiber breakfast, serve with Greek yogurt and berries. If you don’t have any Greek yogurt, serve with milk like a cereal. My kids like eating handfuls of granola as a snack.
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