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crunchy homemade granola

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Stacey Lawson
New Orleans, LA

I love some crunch in my yogurt in the morning and I created this granola of my own because it is quite expensive to buy. Plus I can control what goes in my granola. This is what I think through many tests, this is my best edition of granola.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -10
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For crunchy homemade granola

  • 4 c
    rolled oats
  • 2 c
    kellogg's all bran cereal
  • 2 c
    sliced almonds
  • 2 c
    pumpkin seeds
  • 2 c
    sweetened, shredded coconut
  • 1 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1 c
    honey
  • 1/2 c
    cashews, unsalted
  • 1 c
    dried cranberries
  • 1 c
    golden raisins
  • 1 c
    any other favorite dried fruit you choose

How To Make crunchy homemade granola

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Toss the oats, All Bran, coconut, pumpin seeds, and almonds together in a large bowl.
  • 3
    Whisk together the oil and honey in a small bowl.
  • 4
    Pour the liquids over the oat mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until all the oats and nuts are coated.
  • 5
    Pour onto a 13 by 18 by 1-inch sheet pan or two 13 by 9 sheet pans
  • 6
    Bake, turning mixture occasionally with a spatula, until the mixture turns a nice, even, golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • 7
    Remove from oven and allow granola to cool, turning mixture to promote cooling.
  • 8
    Finally add the dried fruits: cranberries,raisins, and any other dried fruits you like, such as cherries. Also add cashews and any other nuts you like as well. Here is where you control what you like in your granola. Make it your own with any fruits and nuts you love.
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