At Bob’s Red Mill, we sure do love our granola! You’ll find all sorts of variations of whole grain granola and gluten free granola in our product line, from Cinnamon Raisin Granola to Pan-Baked Lemon Blueberry Granola.
The best part about granola, we think, is that making it from scratch is super easy! It just requires some staple ingredients and a basic preparation.
If you’re curious about how to make your own granola, read on. We’ve put together one of our easiest (and tastiest) recipes for granola from scratch alongside a few of our other trusty favorites.
Bring your apron, your oven mitt and an appetite for wholesome goodness and let’s dive in!
Homemade Granola
If you’ve been wondering how to make granola but don’t know where to begin, no need to fear. Bob himself knows a thing or two about perfectly constructed homemade granola and all it takes is a handful of ingredients and some simple preparation.
As Bob says, “Use my recipe as a basis, then add or subtract ingredients until you find the combination you like best.”
Granola has a wonderful way of being entirely versatile based on your unique tastes. Add a few ingredients, subtract a few and stick with the base. As long as you have oats, tasty morsels like nuts and seeds, and something to bind it together (like oil and sugar of honey or maple syrup), you’ll be good to go!
Once you learn how to make granola homemade, you’ll quickly realize how delicious it is to go in tune with the seasons. Perhaps during autumn, you’ll add chopped apple, cinnamon and nutmeg. In the springtime, you might be more inclined to use fresh blueberries from the farmers’ market. Whatever suits your taste, trust that and go with it! We’re certain you’ll be a granola making pro in no time.
Now for Bob’s homemade granola recipe:
Ingredients
- 5 cups Bob’s Red Mill® Regular Rolled Oats or Organic Regular Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Shredded Coconut
- 1/4 cup White Hulled Sesame Seeds
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Wheat Germ, toasted
- 1/4 cup chopped Walnuts
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1 cup Raisins
- 1/2 cup Premium Shelled Sunflower Seeds
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
- 1 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and set aside two rimmed cookie sheets. Combine oats, coconut, wheat germ, seeds and nuts in a large bowl. In another container, mix together the butter, honey, water, salt and vanilla extract. Pour over grains, stirring thoroughly. Spread mixture thinly on cookie sheets and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently. Oats should be crisp and brown, but coconut should not be burned. Allow to cool thoroughly, then add raisins and place in an airtight container for storage. Can be stored up to 3 weeks without refrigeration. Makes about 24 ⅓-cup servings.
As always, feel free to customize this recipe based on what you have on hand! Use almonds in place of chopped walnuts or maple syrup in place of honey. Experiment with extracts like
orange and almond extract. The sky’s the limit!
More Homemade Granola Recipes
Once you get the hang of how to make homemade granola, you might find yourself making granola with all sorts of ingredients. The coconut you have in the pantry? Toss it in there! Sunflower seeds? Sure, those work! Dried figs or blueberries? Why of course. As we like to think, granola offers a way for the creative baker to express themselves. If you can dream it up, you can do it so far as granola goes.
Chocolate Chunk Raspberry Granola
If you’re a fan of chocolate and raspberry and looking to make your own granola, look no further than this recipe for Chocolate Chunk Raspberry Granola from A Beautiful Plate. It’s an easy chocolate granola recipe that’s sweetened with maple syrup and combined with freeze-dried raspberries and dark chocolate chunks. It’s a gluten free granola that’s entirely delicious on its own or perfect for adding to yogurt. We love that the base is our Gluten Free Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats. Once combined with high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate, our delightful little oats take on a whole new meaning. Keep in mind, once you’ve made your granola, you can transfer it to an airtight container and store it at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.
Low Carb Peanut Butter Granola
Two of our favorite combinations when learning how to make granola homemade are peanut butter and oats! This Low Carb Peanut Butter Granola is perfect for those following low carb diets and incorporates a whole bunch of wholesome ingredients. Almonds, pecans and shredded coconut (or almond flour) combine for a powerhouse of nutrition. Add sunflower seeds, some protein powder and peanut butter, and you’ll be set for the morning. This granola is an excellent choice for busy weekday mornings when you’re in a hurry but in need of something to give you fuel. Eat it on its own or pack it in your lunchbox alongside Greek yogurt.
Triple Coconut Granola
Oh how we love the flavors of oats and coconut. There’s nothing quite like waking up in the morning, pouring a warm mug of coffee or tea and settling in with this recipe for Triple Coconut Granola from Cookie and Kate. The recipe calls for our Organic Gluten Free Rolled Oats alongside almonds, coconut flakes and coconut shreds. As if that wasn’t tasty enough, the flavors of ground cinnamon, ground ginger and vanilla extract are sublime. Pair it all with some optional dried fruit, and you’re in for a slow-paced, delicious morning, even when the rest of the outside world is moving fast!
The Best Ever Buckwheat Granola
It might come as a surprise that one quick way to up your granola game is to start incorporating buckwheat. This recipe for The Best Ever Buckwheat Granola comes from our very own Cassidy Stockton. It’s become an all-time favorite at her house, and for good reason. If you’re wanting to get creative with how to make your own granola, give this recipe a try. Whether it’s a go-to gift for next-door neighbors and friends or your version of breakfast meal prep, this granola is crunchy, sweet, chewy and beautiful! As Cassidy notes, the buckwheat brings something truly special to this homemade granola. It’s an unusual ingredient and, with its earthy flavor, it packs a punch of nutrition and taste. Have it with milk or yogurt or serve it over vanilla ice cream.
Old Fashioned Homemade Gluten Free Granola
This Old Fashioned Homemade Gluten Free Granola calls for our Gluten Free Extra Thick Rolled Oats. It will prove that learning how to make granola homemade does not have to be overly complicated or fussy. Sometimes, it just takes the oats, some dried fruit and the flavors of butter, oil, sugar and nuts. We love that the recipe incorporates gluten free hulled hemp seeds for a twist on the traditional, as this means it packs more nutritional punch for breakfast or afternoon snack time. This is a versatile gluten free granola that takes just 20 minutes to prep and 40 minutes to cook, for a total of 1 hour to deliciousness. It can be eaten throughout the seasons and we especially find it delectable on top of berry spinach salads, like the authors of Blessed Beyond Crazy note.
Stovetop Granola and Almond Flour Monster Cookie Bites
Who says homemade granola has to be limited to a topping for yogurt? Sometimes, learning how to make granola is all about learning how to get creative with your sweets. We love our treats around here, and these Stovetop Granola and Almond Flour Monster Cookie Bites are the perfect guilt-free pleasure. They’re chock full of healthy fat from almond flour but add a bit of extra indulgence thanks to their tiny chocolate chips and candy bites. We like to think that this treat is the ideal blend of healthy meets blissful enjoyment. For an extra protein boost, serve it alongside a glass of cold almond milk with a dollop of almond butter spread on top.
Have you mastered your own version for how to make granola? Maybe it’s a century-old recipe that’s been passed down or something with a new and modern twist.
Whatever sort of granola you find yourself making in the early morning or late at night, we want to know. At Bob’s Red Mill, we’re always inspired by our readers and the way they incorporate delicious ingredients into their dishes.
Feel free to share your tidbits of granola inspiration with us in the comments below. From all of us at BRM, wishing you the happiest and healthiest day ahead. May it be filled with endless bowls of perfectly toasted granola!
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