Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola
Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola blends toasted oats with pecans, almonds, and coconut for a nutty crunch in every bite. A glaze of brown sugar, honey, and maple syrup brings deep caramel sweetness, lifted by warm cinnamon and vanilla. It’s perfect for breakfast with yogurt, sprinkled over fruit, or as a snack on the go.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the oats, pecans, almonds, and coconut; set aside.
- 3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Stir gently until the mixture starts to boil; remove from the heat.
- 4
Pour the mixture over the oat mixture and fold until the dry ingredients are evenly coated. Spread the granola on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 6
Stir and continue baking on the top rack until golden, about 5 minutes more.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool for 20 to 30 minutes.
- 8
Toss the cooled granola with the cranberries. Store in an airtight container.
- Calories 426.43 kcal High 21%
- Protein 8.53 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 47.72 g 17%
- Total Fat 24.37 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 3.73 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.22 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 23.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 6.35 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 21.22 g --
- Added Sugars 2.02 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 37.02 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 57.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 24.66 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Grandma's Classic Crunchy Granola is an American breakfast recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 18, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chopped Pecans, Dried Cranberry, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 426.43 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola?
- It is an American recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or snack.
- What is Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chopped Pecans, Dried Cranberry, Ground Cinnamon, Honey. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 426.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola healthy?
- Grandma’s Classic Crunchy Granola has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 426.43 calories and 8.53 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.73 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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