This Healthy Granola has extra-crunchy clusters in every spoonful! This delicious granola can be sprinkled over smoothies, stirred into yogurt, or enjoyed by the handful.
Why you’ll love this healthy granola
- All-Natural. Honey and dried fruit makes this granola perfectly sweet, but not too sweet.
- Packed with protein: Mixed nuts and egg whites add protein, which will help keep you full until the next meal.
- Customizable. Use another sweetener and/or a different combination of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.
- Meal Prep Friendly. Make a double batch and enjoy quick breakfasts and snacks for weeks!
Is granola healthy?
It depends. Many store-bought granolas are loaded with added sugar. This recipe, however, is definitely healthy! Heart healthy oil, all natural honey, old fashioned oats, and protein packed nuts make this a very balanced recipe.
Ingredients
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – a heart healthy oil that adds a fruity flavor and also helps the granola brown. Feel free to use another oil such as canola oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil.
- Honey – our all natural sweetener! Feel free to use another sticky, liquid sweetener such as maple syrup, agave, or brown rice syrup.
- Vanilla Extract – gives the granola a warm, cozy flavor.
- Oats – use old-fashioned oats for the best hearty, chewy texture. Use a certified gluten free variety, if necessary.
- Mixed Nuts – roasted, salted almonds, pecans, and cashews were used in this recipe, but feel free to use your favorite blend of nuts/seeds.
- Raisins – add a chewy texture and pop of sweetness. Feel free to use your favorite chopped dried fruit, if desired.
- Salt – balances out the sweetness from the honey while also enhancing the other flavors in the granola.
- Cinnamon – adds a warm, cozy flavor and bonus: it may help control blood sugar, protect against heart disease, and reduce inflammation.
- Egg Whites – add additional protein and help form those irresistible clumps!
How to make
- Whisk together oil, honey, and vanilla in a large bowl, stir in oats, nuts, raisins, salt, and cinnamon, then fold in egg whites that have been beaten into a froth (use a hand mixer for best results).
- Pour onto a silicone mat lined baking sheet, then bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
- Cool, break into clumps, and devour!
Variations
- Switch out the sweetener. Instead of honey, try maple syrup, agave, or brown rice syrup.
- Try another fruit. Ditch the raisins and try dried cherries, cranberries, or chopped apricots or dates.
- Add chocolate. Omit the raisins, sprinkle the baked granola with your favorite chocolate chips, cool completely, then break into clumps and enjoy!
- Swap the nuts. Use your favorite variety of nuts or add seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.
How to make crunchy clusters for granola
- Add egg whites. The egg white helps the oats bind to each other which creates clusters!
- Don’t stir. Do not stir the granola while it’s baking or cooling. After it’s completely cool, THEN break into large clumps and clusters.
How to serve healthy granola
Granola is fantastic spooned over yogurt, topped on a smoothie, or by the handful as an on-the-go snack!
How to store
Leftovers will last in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the fridge for 3-4 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
– Jennifer
Healthy Granola
This Healthy Granola has extra-crunchy clusters in every spoonful! This delicious granola can be sprinkled over smoothies, stirred into yogurt, or enjoyed by the handful.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 14 servings
Equipment for this recipe
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Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups mixed nuts I used roasted, salted almonds/pecans/and cashews
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Place oil, honey, and vanilla into a large mixing bowl, whisk until combined, then gently fold in oats, nuts, raisins, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Place egg whites into a medium sized bowl, then use a hand mixer to whisk the egg whites until VERY frothy.
- Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the whipped egg whites into the granola mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheat oven for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and relatively dry.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before breaking into clumps.
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STORING
Room Temp:1 Week
Refrigerator:3-4 Weeks
Freezer:3 Months
Reheat:N/A
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Granola
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)
Calories 320 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Sodium 181mg8%
Potassium 277mg8%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 3IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
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