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A golden tray of homemade granola with nuts, seeds, and dried cranberries on parchment paper.
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Ultimate Healthy Honey Nut Granola

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 230kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups old -fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  • In a small secondary bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until emulsified.
  • Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until every oat and nut is evenly coated.
  • Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. For large clusters, press the granola down firmly with a spatula to compact it.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the granola is fragrant and exhibits a light golden-brown color.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the pan without stirring for at least 45 minutes; this stage is critical for cluster formation.
  • Once fully cooled and hardened, break the granola into desired chunk sizes and stir in the dried cranberries.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.