Finally! A homemade granola recipe that's easy (only 3 ingredients), healthy (no refined sugar) and stays chunky when you bake it up to a sweet, maple-y golden taste sensation! And of course, all the ingredients (did I mention it was only 3!) are available at Aldi! ♥
OhhhK! Let's get right down to it. Granola for breakfast, dinner and handfuls for snacking. And sometimes a bowl for lunch. This is how I live my life. How 'bout you? And because my granola habit is extensive I've ditched store-bought and have created this recipe that's way better than anything you get in shops. I promise there is nothing better than chunky clusters of maple sweetened granola. Serve it with milk, or Greek yoghurt and plenty of fresh fruit. Or let's be real... just by the handful straight from the container!
Homemade Granola
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Ingredients Needed for Homemade Granola
- Rolled oats (not quick-cooking) - These Kavanagh's oats are available in the breakfast aisle at Aldi and I promise they are by far and away THE BEST oats for making granola. They're whole oats and are pretty flat (rolled) and they make for the largest chunky clusters that make this granola feel like store-bought, but better.
- Maple syrup - The darker the maple syrup the fuller flavour it has. The maple syrup available from Aldi is a "Grade A" but it's still nice and dark. If you choose to use honey for this recipe substitute the same amount of honey.
- Vegetable or olive oil - I use both oils for this recipe and don't notice that there's much of a flavour difference when switching back and forth. For this recipe, you can simply use whichever oil you have whatever one you prefer.
Here's what you'll need to make this granola
Easy Homemade Granola Step By Step
- Weigh the rolled oats into your mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Measure the maple syrup and vegetable oil into the measuring jug.
- Pour the maple syrup and oil over the rolled out and stir well with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Once the oats are covered and the maple syrup and oil are mixed in well, place the oats on a baking tray.
- Bake in the oven until the granola is lightly golden and smells toasty. This should take about 20-30 minutes.
How to make chunky granola Tips and Tricks
- Let's face it. The reason most of us still buy shop granola is for those chunky clusters of sweetened crispy oats. They're just so darn satisfying to crunch! And often when we make homemade granola it doesn't turn out that way. Until now!
- Spread the unbaked oats on your baking tray. Scatter into a shallow even layer all over the tray. You're looking for a single layer, but you want the tray to be mostly covered.
- Use baking paper so that the syrup helps your oats to stick to each other and not the tray. Also, use a baking tray with a rim so that no granola falls over.
- Bake in a preheated oven. Not too hot! The secret to chunky clusters is a cooler oven so that you don't have to flip or toss the granola and it can bake together into chunks. A lower oven temperature helps to dry out and toast the granola rather than a higher temp that would bake and colour the granola too quickly and it would need constant flipping.
- The granola will continue to crisp up as it cools so make sure that you leave it on the tray to cool completely before you pack it up into a container.
Optional Additions
This recipe is basic. Let's be honest... it can handle some additions. But, I just wanted to share a classic recipe that can be customized any way you like. So, here's some ideas.
- Dried cranberries (or any dried fruit)
- Coconut flakes
- Flaked almonds
- Cinnamon
- Chocolate chips and sea salt (be sure to add the chocolate after the granola has cooled)
- Chopped hazelnuts
Storing your homemade granola
I'm not sure your granola will be around for long enough to need a long term solution but it keeps for about 2 weeks in an airtight container. But, if you want to split this recipe you can keep half in a container and place the other half in the freezer. Just be sure to take it out and let it come to room temperature before serving.
So if you're looking to have a healthier breakfast but still love to eat maple spiked-caramelizey-golden-chunky nuggets of granola, today is your day.
Your moment is now and this granola wants to love Y-O-U.
Tools used to make this Homemade Granola
Easy Homemade Granola (3 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 500 g (6 cups) rolled oats *not quick cooking
- 200 ml (⅘ cups) maple syrup
- 150 ml (⅗ cups) vegetable or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160ºC
- Weigh the rolled oats into your mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Measure the maple syrup and vegetable oil into the measuring jug.
- Pour the maple syrup and oil over the rolled oats and stir well with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Once the oats are covered and the maple syrup and oil are mixed in well, place the oats on a baking tray.
- Bake in the oven until the granola is lightly golden and smells toasty. This should take about 20-30 minutes.
Notes
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Lynne Worley
I love this . I take it to work and fellow work friends have asked how to make it. I have also added sunflower and pumpkin seeds sometimes. It's my go to lunchtime snack. Thank you
Deborah Rainford
So happy you loved it, Lynne! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. It's so appreciated! 🙂
Melinda
This granola is my go-to breakfast! Love it!
Chelsey
This recipe is so simple. And so much healthier than store bought!
Rickie
Love this one!
Julio
I make this granola for my kids and they absolutely love it! I also eat large handfuls for snacks myself. Great recipe. Thank you!
Deborah Rainford
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. So happy that you love this recipe.
Mathew
Great simple recipe. I use honey sometimes and it's amazing.
Deborah Rainford
It's such a hit in my house too! Thank you so much for leaving a comment and a rating.
Tamika
Such an easy recipe. I have this for breakfast everyday now. Thanks.
Deborah Rainford
Me too! So happy you love this recipe.
Meri
I eat this granola for dinner some days it's that good! Love it.
Brianna
I make this on a Sunday and have it for breakfast all week. Love it!
Deborah Rainford
Love seeing this. Thanks so much!
Catrina
The easiest recipe ever. Love it. Thanks.
Deborah Rainford
Love hearing this. Thanks so much Catrina!
Ethan
Absolutely great recipe. Simple to make and perfect for breakfast and snacking!
Scarlett
I have been making this recipe non stop for months and always have some of this in my bag for a quick snack! Easiest granola ever.
Mani
Perfect quick and easy breakfast recipe. Thank you!
Ben
Great easy recipe!
Felix
A great recipe for cooking with kids! Thank you!
Isla
This granola turned out golden, crispy and chunky! Absolutely perfect.
Robert
Great recipe!
Lisa
The perfect alternative to store-bought granola!
Celeste
Absolutely love this recipe. I've been making it every week and it goes so fast in my house! Thanks for a great recipe!
Deborah Thompson
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. It means the world to me!
Jay
I started making this granola about 3 months ago and it's the easiest and best recipe I've tried. Thanks!
Emil
Absolutely amazing recipe. Simple and delicious. Thanks!
Alena
This recipe is a dream! Used to buy sugary shop-bought granola. Never again. This is my new go-to recipe!
Deborah Thompson
Thanks so much, Alena!
Jessi
Love this recipe! Simple and delicious. Thank you!
Nicola
This granola is my go-to. So perfect with some Greek yogurt and fruit for a quick breakfast. Thanks so much!
Deborah Thompson
Thanks so much, Nicola! Happy you love the recipe.
Jackson Oares
Absolutely loved this recipe! Easy to make and perfect with honey and yoghurt!
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Bea
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Lynne Worley
When I made this, it didn't form into clusters.
Should it of done?
It's very nice and have shared to a friend too.
Deborah Thompson
So glad you liked it Lynne! It will form clusters if you press the mixture firmly into the pan before baking and then leave it to cool completely before breaking it up and putting it in a storage container. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment and a review. It is very much appreciated!