The BEST Healthy Granola!

4.79 from 126 votes

This truly is the BEST healthy granola recipe! It's quick and easy to make, it's naturally sweetened with (just a little) maple syrup, and so flavorful and delicious. See above for more ideas on how to customize your granola too.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dairy free, gluten free, make ahead, vegan, vegetarian

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups old-fashioned oats*
1 cup slivered almonds (or your preferred kind of nuts/seeds)
1/4 cup chia seeds (optional)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt*
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (or 1/2 cup shredded coconut)
1/2 cup chopped dried fruit or semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, almonds, chia seeds, cinnamon and sea salt until evenly combined.
In a separate measuring cup, stir together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract until combined. Pour the coconut oil mixture into the oats mixture, and stir until evenly combined.
Spread the granola out evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Then remove from the oven, add the coconut, and give the mixture a good stir. Bake for 5 more minutes, until the granola is lightly toasted and golden.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire baking rack. Let cool until the granola reaches room temperature. Then stir in the dried fruit, chocolate chips or any other optional add-ins you might prefer.
Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Notes

Gluten-free option: If making this recipe gluten-free, be sure to use certified GF oats.

Fine sea salt: Note that if you use iodized (table) salt instead, you will need to use less salt.