Easy Homemade Granola
PUBLISHED ON: 04.09.2026
There is something undeniably comforting about homemade granola. The best part? Homemade granola is incredibly easy to make and once you start, it is hard to go back to store bought. Homemade granola is not just more affordable, but it is better for you. You have control over the ingredients, no excess sugars, mystery oils, or unnecessary additives. You have wholesome, real food that tastes just the way you like it.
Whether you sprinkle it over yogurt, pour cold milk over a bowl, or grab a handful straight from the jar (highly recommended), this granola quickly becomes a staple you will always want on hand.
Making homemade granola is also a smart way to use up what you already have in your pantry. A handful of nuts here, some seeds, and dried fruit. Granola is wonderfully flexible and forgiving, and I need forgiveness in the kitchen.
Making granola at home is one of those small kitchen rituals that delivers big rewards. Granola is nourishing and delicious. Try it, and you may find yourself wondering why you ever bought granola in the first place.
Easy Homemade Granola
Ingredients:
4 cups rolled oats
2 cups nuts and/or seeds (ex: Pecans, walnuts, almonds, pepitas, sunflower)
1/2 cup chia seeds (optional)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla
** Optional: halfway through baking add 1- cup coconut flakes
** Optional: After baking add 1 cup dried fruit
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix: oats, nuts, seeds, including chia seeds, salt and cinnamon.
Stir in: Olive oil, honey and vanilla and mix until everything is well coated.
Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake  20-25 minutes. At the halfway point (10-12 minutes) Stir; add coconut flakes. Optional: Press down for chunkier granola.
Bake until lightly golden: Cool completely. Don’t touch it! This is what will make it crispy. Once cool: Add dried fruit and chocolate chips.
Storage:
Airtight storage container 2 weeks
Freezer 3 months
Tips and Easy Variations:
Experiment with spices like nutmeg or cardamom for a subtle twist
Jena Grignon
Love this! Thanks for sharing!
Raymund
This looks so good, and healthy, totally my kind of everyday granola. I love how you keep it simple but still get those big, toasty clusters.
angiesrecipes
Homemade is always the freshest and best!
Frank Ciotti
Let’s enjoy oats and coconut my favs !
2pots2cook
Sooooo true! Stomach is so grateful to have homemade granola; without artificial additives, it makes even one’s brain works better, have you noticed? Thank you very much for your version!
jeanie
Most of the time, I’m always missing a few ingredients to make a good granola. But I have every single one here. I may make some this weekend! Thanks for this!
Pam Nelson
Homemade granola is the best! I love the combination of flavors & textures in your recipe.
RITA Ann PERKINS
can’t wait to try this!!! Thanks so much!
Velva Knapp
I hope you do Rita!
David Scott Allen
I love making homemade granola and it seems there are as many recipes as there are days in the year! I want to try yours, Velva!
Sherry Mackay
we call it toasted muesli here in australia and yes it’s much better homemade! I make a carrot one which is fab. Yep i like some coconut in mine 🙂
sherry from sherry’s pickings (i think i’ve mentioned before that your website doesn’t allow me to put in my url for my website!)
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
Homemade granola is always better – fresh, customizable, and you’re fully in charge of what you’re putting!
Shirley
I am going to try it!
Ronit Penso
Your homemade granola looks so tasty, and by using both honey and olive oil, it is by far healthier than most! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
David @ Spiced
Oh I couldn’t agree more – homemade granola is one of the best things ever! And it’s so much cheaper than buying store-bought granola. We make a similar version, but use maple syrup instead of honey. I’ll have to try honey next time!
Pam
Homemade granola is so much tastier than store-bought. It looks & sounds delicious.
Karen (Back Road Journal)
Your version sounds terrific. We love adding a handful of homemade granola to blue berries and yogurt for a healthy crunch.
Thao
I’ve been thinking about making homemade granola, and you’ve inspired me to do it. This looks healthy, wholesome, and delicious!
Jeff the Chef
I do love granola. Thanks for the recipe!