Best 8 Moms Granola Recipes

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Start your day with a wholesome and delicious bowl of homemade granola, reminiscent of the comforting flavors and aromas that only a mother's touch can bring. This classic breakfast staple, often associated with childhood memories and family traditions, is easy to make and can be tailored to your personal preferences. Whether you prefer a crunchy texture, a burst of sweetness, or a hint of nuttiness, this guide will walk you through the steps to create the perfect batch of "Mom's Granola," bringing back the familiar taste of home with every bite.

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SIMPLY THE BEST NUT FREE GRANOLA RECIPE



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This simple and easy granola recipe is nut free, but loaded with nutritious flavor thanks to the sweet honey, chewy dried fruit, and buttery coconut. Best of all, the crunchy, chunky granola is ready for the oven in about 10 minutes!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 c. old-fashioned oats
¾ c. wheat germ
1 t. salt
¼ c. brown sugar
½ c. honey
½ c. coconut oil, canola oil, or avocado oil
½ t. cinnamon
½ t. vanilla extract
¾ c. dried cranberries (or other dried fruit of your choice)
½ c. shredded, sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together oats and wheat germ.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together salt, brown sugar, honey, oil, cinnamon, and vanilla. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Once the honey mixture boils, remove from heat.
  • Pour honey mixture over the oats and stir until the oats are completely coated. Add cranberries and coconut and stir to combine.
  • Spread oat mixture evenly onto prepared baking sheet. I like to use a wooden spoon to gently press together clumps of the oats to get those great crunchy clusters at the end!
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Remove from the oven, press oats gently again with a wooden spoon to form those clusters, and allow to cool completely before storing granola in an air-tight container. The granola will continue to get crispier and crunchier as it cools.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 cups, Calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 13 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g

EASY HOMEMADE GRANOLA



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This Easy Homemade Granola is made with oats, nuts, fruit, coconut oil and sweetened with honey or maple syrup. It makes the perfect after school snack and works perfectly as granola cereal. You can also use it as a topping for yogurt, ice cream and more!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups old fashioned oats (not quick oats)
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup sliced almonds (or any other nut you prefer (pecans, walnuts, etc.))
3 tbsp honey (or real maple syrup)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit (raisins, apricots, cherries, etc.))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Combine the oats, shredded coconut, and almonds in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine the honey, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Microwave on high heat for 30 seconds. Stir to combine.
  • Add honey mixture to the oat mixture and stir to combine. You may need to use your hands to evenly distribute.
  • Spread on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or golden brown, stirring every 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Let the granola cool completely, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in dried cranberries.
  • Store granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 260 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOM'S BEST GRANOLA



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A crunchy, nutty granola that never fails to get compliments from breakfast guests.

Provided by IAMJENNIE

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 cups rolled oats
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
½ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
½ cup sesame seeds
1 cup chopped almonds
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup honey
½ cup boiling water
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds and almonds. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, honey, boiling water, brown sugar, salt and vanilla. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until evenly coated. Spread in a thin layer on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir every 30 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Granola will crisp up more when cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 90.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

MOM'S COCONUT GRANOLA



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 30m

Yield About 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a 9-inch square baking sheet with foil, allowing the foil to extend over the sides of the pan. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix the oats, almonds, coconut, cranberries, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
  • Combine butter, honey and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring with a rubber spatula until well coated. Transfer the oat mixture to the prepared pan, and using the spatula, press the oats evenly into pan.
  • Bake until the top is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool. Using the foil, lift the granola out of pan and place it on work surface. Crumble the granola into pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE GRANOLA



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My grandmother and I created this homemade granola recipe one day, and it is currently loved and requested by the rest of my family, including my other grandma who used to be anti-granola! My favorite ways to serve it are in coconut Greek yogurt or just in a bowl with milk. Simple and awesome.

Provided by MadC

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick cooking spray
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
1 ½ cups slivered almonds
1 cup coconut flakes
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
2 cups dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix oats, pecans, almonds, and coconut flakes together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine vegetable oil, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until it begins to boil; remove from heat. Pour over oat mixture and fold together until dry ingredients are well coated. Spread granola onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir and continue to bake on the top rack until golden, about 5 minutes more.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool, 20 to 30 minutes. Toss with cranberries. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 112.5 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

MOM'S HOMEMADE GRANOLA



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Mixed berries, for serving
1 (2-pound) container nonfat plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a 9-inch square baking sheet with foil, allowing the foil to extend over the sides. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix the oats, cranberries, almonds, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Combine the butter, sugar and honey in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil. Add the vanilla and stir. Remove from the heat.
  • Pour the butter over the oats, mixing until well coated. Transfer to the prepared pan and, using a spatula, press the oats evenly into the pan.
  • Bake until the top is crisp and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool. Using the foil as aid, lift out of the pan and place on a work surface. Crumble into pieces. Serve with berries, plain yogurt and drizzle with additional honey.

MOM'S SIMPLE GRANOLA



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My Mom literally makes this granola every other day. It barely makes it off the cookie sheet before it is gone. Great as a cereal with milk, as a snack, as a topping to yogurt, OR dare I say, a topping to create fruit crisp. I like to make mine with milk chocolate chips or dried cranberries, but you can add any extras you like!

Provided by Hadice

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 1 cookie sheet

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2-1 cup sliced almonds (or any nut of choice)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract or a combination of both)
chocolate chips (optional)
dried cranberries (optional)
raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix first seven ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a glass measuring cup or bowl, microwave honey, oil and vanilla extract for one minute.
  • Pour honey mixture over dry ingredients.
  • Stir until mixture is well coated.
  • Spread into a lightly grease cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 minutes.
  • Stir granola and spread out again.
  • Bake an additional 6-7 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Break up granola and add desired "extras" (chocolate, dried fruit).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3861.7, Fat 136.7, SaturatedFat 59.4, Sodium 1262.1, Carbohydrate 609.4, Fiber 70.3, Sugar 259.4, Protein 80.3

MOM'S GRANOLA



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From The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone. Great with any kind of nondairy milk, as a snack, or on top of a dessert. It will also last for weeks or even months stored in a glass container.

Provided by allona519

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 8 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup brown sugar (or maple sugar)
3/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup sunflower seeds (or sesame seeds)
1 cup nuts, chopped (or raisins)
1/2 cup safflower oil
1/3 cup maple syrup, sweetest version (or brown rice syrup, slightly milder version)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spread the oats on a rimmed baking pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Transfer the oats to a large mixing bowl, and add the sugar, wheat germ, coconut, seeds, and nuts or raisins. Stir to mix well, then add the oil, syrup,and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is moistened.
  • Spread half of the mixture on each of 2 rimmed baking sheets (or bake in 2 batches), and bake for 10 minutes. Stir after 5 minutes to brown evenly.
  • Let the baked granola cool on the pans, then transfer it to a bowl and stir until crumbly. Store in an airtight container.

### Tips
  • **Choose the right oats.** Old-fashioned oats are the best choice for granola because they hold their shape well during baking. You can also use quick-cooking oats, but they will result in a softer granola.
  • **Add nuts and seeds for extra crunch.** Walnuts, almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds are all great additions to granola. You can also add dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries.
  • **Use honey or maple syrup to sweeten the granola.** Honey and maple syrup are both natural sweeteners that will give your granola a delicious flavor. You can also use sugar, but it will result in a sweeter granola.
  • **Bake the granola at a low temperature.** This will help to prevent the granola from burning. Stir the granola every 15 minutes or so to ensure that it bakes evenly.
  • **Let the granola cool completely before storing it.** This will help to prevent the granola from becoming too soft.
### Conclusion Granola is a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of whole grains, nuts, and seeds. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a granola recipe that everyone will enjoy. So what are you waiting for? Start baking your own granola today!

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