Simple Granola
on Jan 07, 2015, Updated Apr 02, 2021
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Hey there 2015! I know I have been MIA the past few weeks but I was selfish and made lots of yummy things and ate all of them without taking pictures. (If I ever go on hiatus in the future and you are extremely worried about me, just follow me on insta!) Did I mention I ate ALL OF THE THINGS? Yes I enjoyed my holidays, possibly too much… but that’s what January is for! I am now trying to be super committed to eating well and working out because… i’m getting married in 79 DAYS!!!!!!!! I’m only a little excited. I also might be checking the weather in Punta Cana everyday (note: it’s always between 82-84). So in order to be healthy and watch my calorie intake I have to start making most of what I eat from scratch. I know greek yogurt is super healthy but I need to eat it with granola. Most granolas have tons of added stuff whether it be nuts or dried fruit that just add to the calorie count. So I made this stripped down granola that is only 105 calories for 1/4 cup! Its perfect to add to some yogurt or in a smoothie bowl! Or you can totally eat it by the handful.
Key ingredient in getting this a bit sweet and extra crispy? HONEY! Here is a little mix of 1/2 cup of honey and 1/4 cup of water. Microwave it until it is easy to pour!
Then pour over your oats!
Mix well, lay out on a baking sheet and bake!
Then we have beautiful crunchy granola.
Yum yum yum! This makes 4 cups of Granola. Each serving is 1/4 cup so you come out with 16 servings!
Simple Granola
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix honey and water in a bowl and microwave for 45 seconds or until mixture can pour easily. Add salt and extracts to mixture. In a large bowl combine oats and honey mixture. Stir until oats are fulled coated in honey mixture. Sprinkle a little cinnamon in if you please! Pour mixture onto baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stir granola, then bake for another 20 minutes. Remove and let cool!
Can I replace the honey with Agave? Would the consistency and taste be the same?
Do you know how many calories in this? Thanks!
I don’t know! You could enter it in my fitness pal to see though!
What a great recipe. This is my go to for granola, and the kids love it. It adds just enough sweet to the homemade yogurt! Thanks
I just wanted to tell you that i have been using your recipe for a couple years now and love it. I actually double it but use 2 cups of quick oats also. I like the little nuggets of granola. 🙂 It comes out great . Less sugar for us. We use it on our homemade yogurt!
Oh I am so so glad!! Thanks April!
So easy and yum!
So glad!!
20 + 20 minutes … way too long! Mine burned
This looks so good! What a great way to make sure you’re not getting too much sugar at breakfast!
Yes, love it!!
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Yes, in a sealed back or glass jar should keep for about 4-6 days.