Homemade Granola That Beats Anything Store-Bought

Store-bought granola is often more sugar than oats. This version takes 10 minutes of hands-on work and keeps for weeks.

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup mixed nuts (roughly chopped), 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup, 1/3 cup neutral oil, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup dried fruit (added after baking).

Method

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey and oil until combined.

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until every oat is lightly coated, this is what gives you clusters instead of just loose, dry oats.

Spread the mixture in an even layer on a lined baking sheet, pressing it down slightly to encourage clumping. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown.

Let it cool completely on the tray without stirring, this is the key step for forming crunchy clusters. Once fully cool, break it apart and mix in the dried fruit.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to three weeks. Swap in any nuts or dried fruit you have on hand.