How to Make Granola - Simple small batch recipe
This simple small batch granola recipe is so easy to make and even easier to adapt. Use the ingredients you have on hand and enjoy delicious homemade granola, whenever you want it, ready in less than half an hour!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking tray
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup nuts
- 1/4 cup seeds flax, sunflower, etc. optional
- 1/4 cup chocolate or dried fruit optional
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with a silicon mat or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the nuts, oats, seeds and salt. Pour in the oil and sweetener and stir well.
- Spread the mixture out on the baking sheet and press down firmly. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes to make sure the granola toasts evenly.
- While the granola is still hot from the oven, sprinkle over the chocolate or dried fruit if using and then press the mixture down firmly using a spatula to help it clump together. Let it cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Some flavor combinations I love:
Hazelnut and maple granola: Use hazelnuts for the nut portion and maple syrup for the sweetener. Include any seeds you’d like, but skip the fruit and chocolate. Be sure to chop the hazelnuts slightly before adding them.
White chocolate and Cherry: Use sliced almond or walnuts for the nut part, and then use 1/4 each of dried cherries and white chocolate. If your cherries are large, feel free to roughly chop them.
Honey and Walnut: Honey and walnut also makes for a great combination. If your honey is quite thick, then gently microwave it for 10-15 seconds until it’s loose and liquid.