Simple Homemade Granola
An easy homemade granola recipe made with oats, shredded coconut, maple syrup, and brown sugar. This crunchy baked granola is perfect for breakfast, yogurt parfaits, or healthy snacks.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup oil avocado oil, melted coconut oil, or other neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Add oats and shredded coconut. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread mixture onto a large baking sheet in an even layer. Gently press down with a spatula if you prefer larger clusters.
- Leave a small open space in the center of the pan to help heat circulate for even baking.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from oven and allow granola to cool completely before breaking into clusters.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
For larger clusters, avoid stirring after baking and let it cool fully before breaking apart.
You can substitute honey for maple syrup in a 1:1 ratio.
Stir in dried fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips after the granola has cooled.
This recipe doubles easily — just use two baking sheets for even baking.