How to Make It
Make the Seasoning Paste
Add the oil, butter, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon directly to your baking pan and mix until smooth and well combined. Mixing the wet ingredients first creates an even coating paste, so you get full coverage with less oil.
A brownie pan works great here — the high sides make it easy to mix and later break the granola without anything spilling over.
Add the Oats and Nuts
Add the rolled oats and chopped nuts and stir thoroughly until everything is evenly coated. Pecans and sliced almonds are a great combination — they add crunch and a warm, nutty flavor — but any nuts you like will work.
Press and Bake
Spread the mixture out evenly and press it down firmly with the back of a spoon or spatula. Aim for about a half-inch depth so it bakes through evenly without needing to be stirred or flipped. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly golden.
Cool and Break
Let the granola cool completely in the pan before breaking it up — this is what helps it clump and crisp. Once cooled, break into clusters or crumbles depending on how you like it, then transfer to an airtight container.
Ways to Eat It
This granola pairs well with just about anything —yogurt, applesauce, chia pudding, ice cream, or fresh fruit. It also works stirred into cereal, or packed as a trail mix.
Easy Homemade Granola
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp light olive oil or any neutral oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 to 2 tsp unsalted butter melted
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ to ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup raw unsalted nuts, chopped almonds, pecans, or mixed
Instructions
- Add oil, butter, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon to the pan and mix until a smooth paste forms.
- Add rolled oats and chopped nuts and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread evenly, press down firmly to about half an inch depth.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool completely in the pan, then break into clusters or crumbles.
- Transfer to an airtight container.
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