Homemade Healthy Granola Recipe (Easy and Family-Friendly!)

Healthy homemade granola recipe with oats, nuts, and seeds — the perfect easy breakfast or snack.

If there’s one recipe I make every single week, it’s this crunchy, wholesome granola. It’s simple, nourishing, and packed with healthy fats and fiber to keep you fueled through busy mornings (and even late-night snacks 😉).

What I love most is how versatile it is—serve it with yogurt and berries, sprinkle it over porridge, or even enjoy it on top of ice cream for a healthier dessert twist. Plus, it makes a thoughtful homemade gift when packaged in a glass jar.

Why Make Your Own Healthy Granola?

Store-bought granolas often contain added sugars, preservatives, or low-quality oils. Making your own at home means you get full control of the ingredients while keeping it affordable, nutrient-dense, and family-approved.

This recipe uses extra virgin olive oil as the main fat source, which is rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants. The seeds and nuts provide plant-based protein, omega-3s, and minerals, making every crunchy bite both satisfying and nourishing.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 4 cups organic whole grain oats

• 1 ½ cups mixed nuts & seeds (I love sunflower seeds, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds)

• 6 Tbsp+ extra virgin olive oil (add more if mix looks dry)

• ¼ cup pure maple syrup

• ¼ cup honey

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 cup walnuts (or swap for pecans or almonds)

• 2 Tbsp each flax seeds, chia seeds & hemp seeds

• Pinch of salt

Step-by-Step Method

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Mix everything together in a large bowl. Drizzle in a little extra olive oil if the mixture feels dry.

3. Spread evenly on a lined baking tray.

4. Bake for 15 minutes, stir gently, and return to the oven. Repeat until the oats are golden (about 30–40 minutes total).

5. Cool completely without stirring—this is the secret to getting those irresistible crunchy clusters!

6. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks, or package into jars to share with friends.

My Favorite Ways to Enjoy It

• Over creamy porridge for extra crunch.

• With probiotic, unsweetened yogurt and frozen berries (my kids’ absolute favorite breakfast!).

• Sprinkled over vanilla ice cream for a better-for-you dessert twist.

• As a quick handful straight from the jar when I need an afternoon pick-me-up.

Final Thoughts

This homemade crunchy granola is one of those staple recipes that you’ll keep coming back to. It’s flexible (use whatever nuts and seeds you have on hand), affordable, and most importantly—delicious.

✨ Fuel your mornings (and evenings) with this crunchy goodness.

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