Name: Healthy Homemade Granola
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats; ½ cup almonds (slivered); ¼ cup pepitas (or raw pumpkin seeds); ¼ cup chia seeds; ¼ tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon (or pumpkin spice); ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup maple syrup (or honey); 1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional); ½ cup dried berries (chopped if large (I used dried strawberries and cranberries)); ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

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This is a super healthy and super tasty recipe for homemade granola in air fryer and oven that is loaded with nutritional powerhouse ingredients.

Made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds and dry fruits, it is just so delicious as a breakfast or a snack. I have shared both oven and air fryer recipes.

How to Make Granola

These are the ingredients used that are then baked or air fried:

Close up of tasty granola with berries and oats in a brown round bowl on a white background

Rolled Oats: Yes, these are the oats that retain all their fibre and good carbohydrates. Steel cut oats are not suitable here as they don’t cook evenly. And instant oats burn easily.

Rolled oats are nutritionally wonderful and super crunchy when made into granola. I use gluten-free organic rolled oats.

Nuts and seeds: You can do a number of variations here. I generally use slivered almonds and cashews. Walnuts are great too. So are pistachios and pecans.

Seeds are another great addition. I love using pepitas or pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, melon seeds and so on depending upon my mood and availability.

Sweetener: Maple syrup or honey or both together work best. You can use brown sugar too.

Spices: Cinnamon is really good in granola.

Since I have made a big batch of pumpkin spice, I love using that as well. Ground ginger is good too.

Oil: I like using extra virgin olive oil for a bit of a savoury kick. But you can use any vegetable oil or coconut oil as per taste.

If you like, you can use ghee or butter too. But make sure to add half oil and half butter.

Salt: A bit of table salt really brings out the flavours. If using sea salt use slightly more.

Optionals: If you are a chocolate fan, then go ahead and add dark chocolate chips. They are always welcome.

You can add coconut flakes too if you like them. Even lemon zest or orange zest work well.

How to Serve It

tasty granola with berries and oats in a brown round bowl on a white background

You can have it for breakfast by having with milk and some fruit. It is filling and delicious.

You can also have it as a mid-morning or quick evening snack. Munch it as it is or with milk.

Vegan Alternatives: Use maple syrup as sweetner.

Gluten-Free alternatives: Use gluten-free rolled oats.

This is how to make delicious granola. It is easy to make gluten-free granola and vegan granola recipe as I have mentioned in the recipe card.

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Step-by-step Pictures

Mix together rolled oats, slivered almonds and cashews, pepitas and chia seeds, pumpkin spice and salt.

rolled oats, pepitas, chia seeds, pumpkin spice, slivered almonds in a white bowl.

Add extra virgin olive oil and maple syrup or honey.

oats with scattered almonds and pepitas have honey and oil poured on them in a white bowl.

Mix well till everything is well coated.

Granola mix in a white bowl ready to be baked.

Take an oven proof dish and line with parchment paper. Put in the coated granola and pat down with a spoon.

granola mix spread on parchment paper in an oven proof bowl

In Oven

Preheat oven at 350 F or 160 C for 10 minutes. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Spread out the granola mix in one layer and press down with a spoon. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or till done.

In Air fryer

Preheat air fryer at 350 F or 160 C for 5 minutes.

Keep the container with parchment paper and spread out granola mix in the Air fryer.

granola in air fryer basket for air frying

Air fry for 12-15 minutes till golden brown.

Every 5 minutes move the granola around to ensure even cooking.

Toasted granola in air fryer basket after air frying

Once done, keep it out till completely cooled. You will see that it sticks together to form granola clusters.

You can break them into small pieces or have them as it is depending upon what you like.

Granola after air frying in a round bowl

Your easy healthy homemade granola is ready to serve. Enjoy with milk or as is.

Storage Instructions

You can store it at room temperature for upto 2 weeks in an airtight container.

I generally leave it out on the dining table so that anyone looking for a quick snack could grab it on the go.

You can freeze it as well. But I have personally not tried it so far. My granola never lasts that long. 🙂

Here's the recipe card:

Healthy Homemade Granola

Rachna Parmar

This is a healthy homemade granola recipe that is perfect for healthy breakfast or snack made in air fryer or oven. I have shared vegan and gluten-free alternatives as well. Do try.

5 from 18 votes

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Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Course Breakfast | Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 215 kcal

Equipment

Air fryer
Oven

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats
½ cup almonds slivered
¼ cup pepitas or raw pumpkin seeds
¼ cup chia seeds
¼ tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon or pumpkin spice
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp. vanilla extract optional
½ cup dried berries chopped if large (I used dried strawberries and cranberries)
½ cup chocolate chips optional