Basic granola, slow roasted, and made with Old-Fashioned oats, brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, vanilla extract and pinch of salt. It’s the perfect breakfast snack.

Today I have the perfect basic homemade granola recipe for you, and it’s super easy to make (because I made all the mistakes testing the recipe out). You can make it with everyday ingredients from your pantry. Can I tell you how many times I have made this granola and have failed? I burnt several batches and others tasted terrible. But after several attempts and many days of eating burnt granola, I have finally found the key!

The key, my friends, to good granola is LOW oven temperatures and SLOW roasting. 250F seems to be great temperature for granola making. No 425F here. Otherwise, you will end up with blackened granola, which… isn’t good.

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This Basic Homemade Granola uses 6 ingredients. All you need are Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (if you use other kinds, you won’t achieve the same texture), brown sugar, maple syrup, neutral tasting oil (like canola or vegetable oil), pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. That pinch of salt is very important! It helps to bring out all the flavors. You can substitute your favorite liquid sweetener in instead of maple syrup (like honey), but I love maple syrup so I use it in a lot of my dishes.

A great thing about this granola recipe is that you can add whatever kind of add ins that you like. Nuts, dried fruits, seeds, chocolate or peanut butter chips, are all great options to add in. Best to add those once the granola is done toasting though, otherwise, they may not have the same great flavor.

Granola is perfect for yogurt parfaits, smoothie bowls, trail mix, toast or even just a snack. Store in an airtight container and use whenever you need.

Step by Step Guide to Making Perfect Basic Granola

Preheat Oven:

Set your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

Combine Wet Ingredients:

In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, oil, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

Add Oats:

Stir in the rolled oats, making sure they are thoroughly coated with the maple syrup mixture.

Prepare Baking Sheet:

Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

Spread Granola:

Pour the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.

Bake the Granola:

Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Remember to stir the granola every 15 minutes for even cooking and to prevent burning.

Check for Doneness:

The granola should be slightly crunchy and have a golden-brown color once done.

Cool and Store:

Let the granola cool for about 5 minutes. Break up any large clumps if you prefer a loose granola texture. Store in an airtight container.

Notes:

Feel free to add nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to the mixture before baking for added flavor and texture.

This granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks

If you desire clumpy granola, consider adding more syrup or honey. Once the cooking is done, let granola cool without breaking it up.

Perfect Basic Homemade Granola

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• Author: Megan Pearl
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 2 cups granola 1x

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Basic granola, slow roasted, and made with Old-Fashioned oats, brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, vanilla extract and pinch of salt.

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Ingredients

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• 2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup neutral-tasting oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, oil, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
3. Add Oats: Stir in the rolled oats, making sure they are thoroughly coated with the maple syrup mixture.
4. Prepare Baking Sheet: Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
5. Spread Granola: Pour the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
6. Bake the Granola: Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Remember to stir the granola every 15 minutes for even cooking and to prevent burning.
7. Check for Doneness: The granola should be slightly crunchy and have a golden-brown color once done.
8. Cool and Store: Let the granola cool for about 5 minutes. Break up any large clumps if you prefer a loose granola texture. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

• Feel free to add nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to the mixture before baking for added flavor and texture.
• This granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
• If you desire clumpy granola, consider adding more syrup or honey. Once the cooking is done, let granola cool without breaking it up.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Hope you have successful granola baking adventures and a wonderful week!