Posted on by Debra Roinestad

Easy and Wholesome Homemade Granola

This Homemade Granola is one of my favorite simple recipes. The warm scent of cinnamon, toasted oats, and pecans drifting through the kitchen creates a little moment of calmness and comfort in my home.

It is crunchy, cozy, and made with lower-sugar ingredients, making it a lovely option for my healthy lifestyle while still feeling like a treat. I sweetened it with Splenda and a touch of no-sugar maple syrup, and raisins which creates the classic ‘cinnamon-raisin flavors’.

I love enjoying a small bowl over Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, sprinkled on warm apples, or simply as a crunchy snack with tea. Also, I enjoy incorporating it into a cherry or apple cobbler bake.

Sometimes the simplest recipes become the most comforting ones.

Happy baking, friends 🤎
– Debra | The Comfy Cabin

The Comfy Cabin

Easy and Wholesome Homemade Granola

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Prep Time 10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup pecans or walnuts
  • ¼ cup Splenda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2-3 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
  • 1-2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • optional fiber/protein boost
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1-2 tbsp flax seeds

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet or small pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl combine: oats, pecans or walnuts, Splenda, cinnamon, salt, chia or flax if using.
  4. Stir in: sugar-free maple syrup, vanilla, melted coconut oil. Mix until everything is ligtly coated.
  5. Spread evenly onto prepared pan.
  6. Bake 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  7. Let cool completely so the granola crisps.
    Optional: Add extra raisins or chocolate chips after completely cool.