Crunchy Honey Granola Recipe
This crunchy honey granola recipe uses whole rolled oats, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and honey for a crisp, well-balanced flavor. It’s an easy oven-baked breakfast or snack made with simple pantry ingredients in under 30 minutes.
Servings 16 servings
Calories 110kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- 2 cups whole rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Set oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with a silicone liner.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, honey, vanilla extract, Himalayan pink salt, and ground cinnamon until combined.
- In a large bowl, add whole rolled oats, sliced almonds, and dried cranberries.
- Pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes, stir, then bake an additional 10–15 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Transfer to an airtight container.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned oats: Provides the right texture and structure for even toasting.
- Choose your mix-ins: Swap almonds and cranberries for any preferred nuts or dried fruit.
- Watch for color, not just time: Remove from the oven when the granola turns deep golden brown.
- Cool completely before storing: Helps the granola finish setting and maintain its crisp texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
