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Honey Baked Granola Recipe

ByKelly Jensen Posted onSeptember 30, 2020November 7, 2024 Updated onNovember 7, 2024

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This honey baked granola recipe is simple, hearty, and satisfying on top of yogurt, ice cream, or a smoothie bowl. Honey is mixed with oats, nuts, and spices and baked until crisp and crunchy.

This honey granola is one of my favorite recipes to use honey in! Crunchy and nutty, its the perfect breakfast topper or even a fantastic snack. You can add it on top of these Breakfast Brownies for a sweet treat!

We harvest honey from our beehives in the fall. Which is the perfect season to bake up a fresh batch of this delicious and naturally sweet granola. I eat it over yogurt bowls, with some fresh fruit. And Brett actually adds a big scoop of granola on top of his oatmeal… for double oat power.

Last year we our hives were so productive, we actually were able to harvest honey 3 different times in the season! We had plenty of honey to give away to our family and friends, to sell, and also to keep a little for ourselves. We like the darkest honey best, so we saved a few extra jars for us for a rainy day!

This Honey Baked Granola Recipe Is:

Sweet
Earthy
Warm
Comforting
Nutty
Gluten Free & refined sugar free

Ingredients You’ll Need

Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

Old Fashioned Oats: I used old fashioned oats for this recipe. I found old fashioned oats work much better than quick oats, as they hold up really well while being baked.
Honey: straight from the beehives! As a beekeeper, I have plenty of honey on hand. Pasteurized honey works just as well in this recipe too.
Almonds: I love adding these almonds to my recipe for a nutty crunchy bite! You can keep them whole or crush them before adding.
Walnuts: for a wonderful crunchy and texture!
Coconut Oil
Flaxseed Meal: I always add a scoop in my oatmeal for a little extra nutritional punch! This flaxseed meal a wonderful nutty flavor too.
Cinnamon: which gives this granola is classic spice-y flavor! I love to load it on!
Vanilla Extract: it’s super important to use real pure vanilla extract, and not artificial baking vanilla flavor.
Dried Cranberries: I added a handful of dried cranberries, but you can add your favorite dried fruit that you keep on hand. Just dice it small first.

How To Bake Honey Granola

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients and stir well with a spatula to combine.
Spread granola mixture onto baking sheet, pressing down with your spatula. Granola should be spread in an even layer.
Bake for 25 minutes, stirring the granola half way.
Remove from oven and allow to cool. Enjoy with yogurt, ice cream, or on top of a smoothie bowl!

Recipe FAQs

What oats work best in honey granola?

I found that old-fashioned rolled oats work best for granola. Quick oats can make the texture mushy, while steel-cut oats are a bit too tough in the granola.

How to make granola crunchier?

For extra crunchy granola, try baking the granola at a lower temperature (around 300°F or 150°C) for a longer time and let it cool completely before breaking it apart.

What’s the best way to store granola?

Store any leftover granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, you can plain in a resealable freezer bag and freeze it for up to 3 months.

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Pantry Staple Granola

This honey nut granola recipe is made completely with ingredients in your pantry! Oats, honey, nuts, and spices are all pantry ingredients that are probably hiding out in your cupboards now.

Great for a quick breakfast idea without having to run to the store for fresh ingredients.

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Kelly Jensen

Kelly Jensen has 7 years experience as a food blogger, freelance recipe developer, content creator, beekeeper, and loves cooking everything she can from scratch.