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    Home » Vegan

    Homemade Granola Recipe

    Published: Oct 10, 2020 · Modified: Jan 18, 2022 by Rachna ·

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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.

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    We all love granola in my home. To tell you the truth I am not much of a cornflake or cereal fan, but granola I love.

    Of course, most of the delicious granola that we buy in stores has way too much added sugars for my comfort being a Nutritionist and all.

    So, I do what I know best – make my own granola. This recipe is a real keeper, and you will repeat it every week or fortnight, I promise.

    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.

    If you liked the recipe, I request you to give a star * rating for it. Thanks.

    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:

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

    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 12
    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

    Instructions
     

    • Mix together oats, nuts, seeds, salt and pumpkin spice or cinnamon. Pour in the oil and maple syrup or honey. Mix well till everything is well coated.

    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. Line a Borosil or oven safe container with parchment paper. Spread out the granola mix in one layer and press down with a spoon.
    • Do mix around halfway to ensure even cooking.
    • Air fry for 12-15 minutes till golden brown. Every 5 minutes move the granola around to ensure even cooking.
    • Once done, keep it out till completely cooled. It clumps to form large clusters.
    • Break the granola which clumps together or leave big clusters as per your choice. Add in the dried fruit and optional add ins and mix well. Store in an air tight container.

    Notes

    1. Use rolled oats and not the steel cut or instant oats. 2. You can store the granola at room temperature in an airtight container for upto 2 weeks. 3. You could vary the nuts, seeds and dry fruit as per your taste. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 42mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Laura says

      October 12, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this in the air fryer. Had no idea it would be so easy. It's super fast and comes out perfect. I added pumpkin pie spice, as suggested, and loved it.

      Reply
    2. Jen says

      October 12, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing different options on how to make this. We just got an air fryer so I'm going to try that first. Granola is my snacking addiction. So good!

      Reply
    3. Beth says

      October 12, 2020 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter is going to love this recipe! Looks so delicious and yummy! I can't wait!

      Reply
    4. Kate says

      October 12, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely - homemade granola is such a treat and yours looks wonderful. What lovely flavours and textures. Have bookmarked to give this a go soon!

      Reply
    5. dannii says

      October 12, 2020 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      You can't beat homemade granola, as you can make it exactly how you like.

      Reply
    6. Dannii says

      December 03, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      You can't beat homemade granola. You can add any flavours you want then.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        December 03, 2020 at 2:29 pm

        Totally agree, Dannii!

        Reply
    7. Chris Collins says

      December 03, 2020 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      The perfect way to start the day! I love how quick and easy this is 🙂

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        December 04, 2020 at 9:50 am

        Absolutely true, Chris.

        Reply
    8. Gina says

      December 03, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      Love making granola at home and using dried strawberries was a fun new twist, great recipe!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        December 04, 2020 at 9:49 am

        I like varying the dried fruits used in the recipe to give it variation.

        Reply
    9. Danielle Wolter says

      December 03, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      I have been meaning to make my own granola for a while. Love that you used pepitas and chia seed! Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        December 04, 2020 at 9:49 am

        I am glad you liked it, Danielle.

        Reply
    10. Maria says

      December 03, 2020 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      I could totally see myself having this this weekend.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        December 04, 2020 at 9:48 am

        I hope you like it.

        Reply
    11. Lynne Henshaw says

      June 10, 2021 at 9:53 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this recipe, I made in the air fryer and it's so easy. I subbed walnuts and coconut flakes as it was what I had on hand. Yummm!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 10, 2021 at 9:59 pm

        That's awesome Lynne! Yep walnuts and coconut flakes sound delicious too.

        Reply

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