This is my go-to granola recipe to make. Over the years, I’ve played around with quantities and ingredients to create the crispiest clumps with a perfect balance of fruit and nuts, delivering a delicious bite every single time!

Why does this granola make your hormones happy?

This granola contains NO REFINED SUGAR or OIL, making it a satisfyingly healthy and naturally sweetened option that you can enjoy as a yummy breakfast, snack, or dessert. This delicious granola is made using oats, honey, and your favourite nuts and dried fruits—you can really make it your own! This recipe makes about 850 grams of granola—that’s about 16 servings!

What You’ll Need:

• Large baking sheet
• Baking paper
• Large mixing bowl
• Mixing spoon or spatula
• Airtight container

Author: Know Yoga with Jess

Cuisine: American Category: Breakfast

Cooking time: 22 mins Prep time: 5 mins

Total time: 27 mins Method: Baked

Yield: 850 grams (8 cups)

Ingredients:

• 4 cups / 360g oats (use certified GF oats to make this granola gluten-free)
• ¾ cup / 250g honey (can also use maple syrup)
• 1 ½ cups / 225g chopped raw nuts (I used a mix of walnuts, cashews, & almonds)
• ½ cup / 75g chopped dates
• ½ cup / 75g dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, coconut flakes, seeds—make it your own!

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a large baking sheet with baking paper.
• In a mixing bowl, add the oats, chopped nuts, chia seeds, chopped dates, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine everything together.
• Add the honey and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix well until all the dry ingredients are nicely coated in the honey.
• Pour your granola onto the lined baking sheet and use the flat side of your spoon or spatula to spread it into an even layer across the sheet. Lightly press the oats down so they stick together, this will help to form clumps.
• Pop it in the center of your preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until lightly golden in color. Stir halfway through for an even bake (for extra clumpy granola—lightly press down after stirring back to an even layer).
• Allow the granola to completely cool so it can continue to crisp up (about an hour) then add your cranberries (plus any additional add-ins you may want) and break it up into chunky pieces.
• Store in a sterile, airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, or sealed in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow the granola to warm back to room temperature before serving.
• Enjoy your happy healthy granola! Delicious on its own to snack on, in a bowl with milk as a quick and nutritious breakfast, or as a satisfying treat with yogurt, a drizzle of peanut butter, and berries.

Make It Gluten-Free: Ensure you use certified gluten-free oats.
Make It Nut-Free: Substitute nuts for seeds, like pumpkin, sunflower, or linseed.

Chunky Clump Tips:

• Keep your oats packed well together in the pan but ensure they’re spread out in a nice, even layer. If the layer is too thick, some parts may not crisp up as well as others.
• Remember to line your pan with baking paper so the sweetener in the granola doesn’t stick to the pan.
• Use the back of a large spoon or spatula to gently press your oats down before baking; this will ensure the oats stick together when cooking.
• Give the granola a mix halfway through for a nice, even bake and to encourage nice chunky clumps.
• Don’t over-bake! The granola will come out of the oven looking lovely and golden but will also be soft. Baking for too long could make it taste a little bitter and the texture brittle.
• Wait for the granola to be completely cooled before breaking it up into yummy chunks; allow at least an hour.
• Even if you don’t get big chunky clumps in your granola, it still tastes great!

Let me know how yours turned out. I’d love to hear what you think and how you made it your own! I hope this recipe becomes a new staple in your home like it is in mine.