Here's how I make my favorite homemade granola recipe! This recipe is very adaptable and great for customizing to your preferences, and it comes together quickly with flawless results every time. Includes a video tutorial.
Preheat oven to 275F (135C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, almonds, cranberries, and flax seed (if using).
4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 cup whole almonds, 1 cup dried cranberries, 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed
In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, oil, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined and uniform.
⅓ cup honey, ⅓ cup oil, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt
In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk egg white until frothy (about 30 seconds) then stir the egg white into the honey mixture.
1 large egg white
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and use a spatula to stir well until all dry ingredients are completely coated with the honey mixture.
Evenly spread ingredients over prepared baking sheet. Transfer to 275F (135C) preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes. Granola should have slightly darkened in color and should appear dry.
Remove from oven allow to sit undisturbed until completely cooled.
Once granola has cooled, use your hands or a wooden spoon to break up into pieces. Use as desired.
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How to Store
Homemade granola should be stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place and will keep for at least a month. Granola may also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 months.