Homemade Granola Recipe
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
550g x Rolled Oats
70g x Walnuts
70g x Almonds
70g x Hazelnuts
100g x Pumpkin Seeds
100g x Banana Chips
Wet Ingredients
200ml x Apple Juice
130ml x Maple Syrup (or honey or syrup of choice)
100ml x Olive Oil (or melted coconut oil)
1 teaspoon x Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Extract
To Add After Baking
100g x Dried Apricots
100g x Dried Cranberries
Method
Preheat the ovenPreheat your oven to 170°C fan. Line one or more baking trays with parchment paper.
Prepare the dry ingredientsPlace the rolled oats into a large mixing bowl.Roughly chop the walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts, leaving a mix of chunky and smaller pieces. Add them to the bowl with the oats.Add the pumpkin seeds and banana chips to the bowl. This completes the dry ingredients.
Make the wet mixtureIn a separate bowl or jug, combine the apple juice, maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla. Whisk well until fully combined.
Combine wet and dry ingredientsPour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
Spread onto traysSpread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking trays in a single, even layer. Do not pile it up. Use multiple trays or bake in batches if needed.
Bake the granolaPlace the trays into the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes.Stir the granola every 10 minutes to ensure even toasting and prevent burning.
Prepare the dried fruitWhile the granola is baking, roughly chop the dried apricots and dried cranberries.Do not add these during baking, as they will puff up, burn, and turn bitter.
Add dried fruit after bakingOnce the granola is golden and toasted, remove it from the oven. While it is still warm, sprinkle over the chopped dried fruit and mix through gently.
Cool completelyLeave the granola to cool fully on the trays. It will crisp up further as it cools.
StoreOnce completely cooled, transfer the granola to sealed, airtight containers and store in a cool, dry place.
Serving Ideas
Serve with yogurt, milk, or fresh fruit
Sprinkle over desserts, crumbles, or baking
Use as a base for granola bars or breakfast bars.