Description
This Healthy Homemade Granola recipe combines rolled oats, hazelnuts, shredded coconut, warm spices, and a touch of honey to create a delicious, crunchy snack or breakfast topping. Baked to golden perfection and finished with melted dark chocolate flakes, this granola is naturally sweet, satisfying, and perfect for those looking for a wholesome, antioxidant-rich treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 200 g Rolled oats (2 cups)
- 100 g Hazelnuts (1 cup)
- 50 g Unsweetened shredded or desiccated coconut (½ cup)
- 2 tsp Cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp Cardamom powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 60 ml Coconut oil, melted (¼ cup)
- 60 ml Honey (¼ cup)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 Egg white (from 1 egg)
- 40 g Dark chocolate flakes or chips (¼ cup)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped hazelnuts, shredded coconut, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, salt, and brown sugar if using. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir well to coat the dry ingredients evenly with the wet ingredients, ensuring the mixture starts to clump slightly.
- Beat Egg White: In a clean bowl, beat the egg white until it becomes foamy and forms soft peaks. This will help bind the granola together once baked.
- Incorporate Egg White: Gently fold the beaten egg white into the granola mixture until fully combined. This adds a light texture and helps create clusters.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the granola mixture onto the sheet, then press down firmly with a spatula to form a compact, large granola bar-like layer.
- Bake the Granola: Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Bake the granola for 30-40 minutes. At around halfway through baking, carefully flip large pieces of the granola, then press down again with the spatula to maintain the bar shape. Continue baking until the granola is lightly golden on top.
- Add Chocolate Flakes: As soon as you remove the granola from the oven, sprinkle the dark chocolate flakes evenly over the hot granola. The residual heat will melt the chocolate, helping it stick to the clusters.
- Cool the Granola: Turn off the oven, place the granola back inside, and let it cool completely in the turned-off oven. This slow cooling helps the granola crisp up and the clusters to set firmly.
- Store Properly: Once completely cooled, break into desired chunks and store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute egg white with aquafaba or skip it entirely; the granola will still be delicious but less clustered.
- Adjust sweetness by altering the amount of honey and brown sugar to your preference.
- Feel free to swap hazelnuts for other nuts like almonds or walnuts based on availability and taste.
- Adding seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds can boost nutritional value and texture.
- Ensure granola is completely cooled before storing to maintain crispiness and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: healthy granola, homemade granola, baked granola, breakfast granola, granola recipe with nuts, granola with chocolate, cinnamon granola, easy granola recipe
