I don’t know about you, but we’re big fans of homemade granola in this house.
We eat it for breakfast with milk, on top of yogurt, sprinkled on pancakes. We even put it in our salads. If you’ve never done that, you absolutely should – it’s adds such an awesome flavourful crunch!
The thing with granola is, it can be really expensive in the grocery store, and honestly, I personally don’t really think it’s worth it to spend the extra money when its so quick and easy to make delicious healthy granola at home.
Why you’ll love this homemade granola
It taste just like oatmeal raisin cookies. Nope, I’m not kidding. If you love oatmeal raisin cookies, you will LOVE this healthy homemade granola. It’s basically oatmeal raisin cookies in granola format and how can you go wrong with that!
The recipe is very simple. So simple, it’s definitely one your older kids could make on their own.
It makes a pretty big batch which you will need, because I promise you it won’t last long. But in case it does, it lasts for up to a month in an airtight container.
It’s a good healthy recipe with pumpkin seeds and hemp hearts added this cinnamon raisin granola includes tons of healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals. Plus it doesn’t skimp on flavour at all.
Can this granola recipe be made gluten free
Absolutely! Just grab yourself some good gluten-free oats and you’re good to go.
Other homemade granola add-ins
Looking to beef this granola up a bit? There are so many great ingredients to add in that will make it extra filling, extra nutritious and most importantly, extra nutritious.
Nuts – my favourite for this recipe would be almonds, but pecans, walnuts and hazelnuts would all be nice too.
Seeds – these would be lovely with sunflower seeds added in. Plus a little sprinkle of chia seeds never hurt anybody.
Dried fruit – if you wanted to add in more dried fruit, my suggestion would be chopped dates or dried cherries.
Others – coconut and choclate chips would also make great additions to this granola.
How to serve cinnamon raisin granola
Over top of greek yogurt. This is one of our favourite ways to eat this granola. We add a good amount over plain greek yogurt and drizzle a little extra honey on top.
Serve with milk like cereal, it will be like having a bowl of raisin bran but better and healthier too.
Straight up on it’s own just like it is or added toyour favourite trail mix.
Sprinkled over fruit salad. This is a surprisingly tasty way to have this homemade granola. It adds a nice texture contrast to soft fruit.
Added to a salad. This is actually one of my sneaky favourite ways to have granola. Add this to a salad with arugula, apple slices, shaved fennel and goat cheese, pour over a sweet balsamic vinaigrette and I promise you’ll have both the salad and the granola on repeat.
I promise this homemade granola recipe will make those busy mornings easier.
Making granola at home is an inexpensive, quick and simple solution to a healthy breakfast or snack.
I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine does.
Cinnamon Raisin Granola
Ingredients
- 4 cups oats use gluten-free if you want the recipe to be gluten-free
- 3/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup hemp hearts
- 11/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/3 cup honey
- 11/2 cups raisins
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together all dry ingredients except the raisins (oats, pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts, cinnamon and kosher salt).
- In a separate measuring cup, stir together the melted coconut oil and honey. Pour the coconut oil mixture into the oat mix and stir until combined and evenly coated.
- Spread the granola out evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool. Once the granola reaches room temperature stir in the raisins.
- Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Notes
Nutrition
If you make this, I’d love to hear all about it. Please comment below, post it on Instagram and tag me @mysweetmess and hashtag #mysweetmess. And if you really love it, please share the link with friends and family.
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Till the next recipe,
Kristen xo
I love granola! But you might be surprised to know i’ve never made my own. I know…it’s so easy and so much better for me than store bought granola. Your post has inspired me to give it a try.
Bernice, I totally get it. I bought store bought granola all the time. Then my daughter wanted us to make some and we’ve never looked back.
Hope you enjoy this homemade version.
I know we’re going to love this homemade granola if it tastes like an oatmeal raisin cookie!. I love your suggestion of using it on salads, too.
Colleen on a salad is one of my favourite uses and seems surprising to most. I hope you enjoy it.
Tasty easy granola recipe. Love the addition of raisins.
Thanks Nancy, I’m glad you like the raisins.
I bet the kids would love this! A touch of sweetness and spice! Perfect!
Absolutely! Our kids enjoy it so much, I hope yours do too.