Homemade Granola
This homemade granola combines old-fashioned oats, wheat germ, flaked coconut, sliced almonds, and raisins with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, water, and vegetable oil. It has a warm, gently spiced sweetness with nutty, coconut-rich flavor and chewy fruit, making it a satisfying choice for breakfast, a snack, or a topping for yogurt.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Granola, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Mix oats, brown sugar, coconut, wheat germ, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Stir water, oil, and vanilla extract into the oat mixture; spread onto a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy, about 1 hour; transfer to a bowl. Stir raisins and almonds into the granola.
- Calories 467.68 kcal High 23%
- Protein 10.81 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 59.68 g 22%
- Total Fat 22.64 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 7.64 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.49 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 9.81 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 8.76 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 23.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 53.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.15 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 429.78 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 1.34 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.6 mg Low Source 1%
- 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 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Homemade Granola is an American breakfast recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almonds, Brown Sugar, Coconut, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 467.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Granola?
- It is an American recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or snack.
- What is Homemade Granola made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Brown Sugar, Coconut, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Granola?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 467.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Granola easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Homemade Granola healthy?
- Homemade Granola has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 467.68 calories and 10.81 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 7.64 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten and Alcohol, 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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