Introduction

This healthy homemade granola is a delicious and nutritious snack perfect for breakfast or anytime you need a crunchy treat. Packed with wholesome oats, hazelnuts, and just the right touch of sweetness, it’s easy to make and customizable to your taste.

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Ingredients

200 g rolled oats (2 cups)
100 g hazelnuts (1 cup)
50 g shredded or desiccated unsweetened coconut (½ cup)
2 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp cardamom powder
1 pinch of salt
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
60 ml melted coconut oil (¼ cup)
60 ml honey (¼ cup)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg white (from 1 egg)
40 g chocolate flakes or dark chocolate chips (¼ cup)

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, hazelnuts, shredded coconut, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and brown sugar if using.
Step 2: In a separate small bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
Step 4: Beat the egg white until foamy and gently fold it into the granola mixture until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the granola mixture evenly on the sheet and press it down firmly with a spatula, shaping it like a large granola bar.
Step 6: Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 30–40 minutes. Halfway through baking, carefully flip large pieces of granola and press them down again with the back of a spatula. Return the tray to the oven to finish baking.
Step 7: Remove the granola when it turns lightly golden on top. It will crisp up further as it cools.
Step 8: Immediately sprinkle the chocolate flakes over the warm granola so they melt and stick.
Step 9: Turn off the oven and place the granola back inside to cool completely. This helps the clusters set and become crispy.

Tips & Variations

Swap hazelnuts for almonds or walnuts depending on your preference or what you have on hand.
Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey for a vegan option.
Add dried fruits like cranberries or raisins after baking for added sweetness and texture.
For extra crunch, bake a little longer but watch closely to avoid burning.

Storage

Store the cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. To keep it crispy, avoid storing in humid conditions. If it softens, refreshing it briefly in a warm oven can help restore the crunch.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other nuts besides hazelnuts?

Yes, you can substitute hazelnuts with almonds, walnuts, pecans, or any other nuts you prefer or have available. Just chop them to your desired size before mixing.

Is this granola suitable for vegans?

This recipe includes egg white and honey, which are not vegan. You can omit the egg white and use maple syrup or agave nectar as a honey substitute to make it vegan-friendly.

Healthy Homemade Granola with Chocolate and Spices Recipe

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This Healthy Homemade Granola recipe combines rolled oats, hazelnuts, shredded coconut, and warming spices baked to golden perfection and finished with melty chocolate flakes. It’s a wholesome, crunchy snack or breakfast topping that is naturally sweetened with honey and coconut oil, offering a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. Easy to make and store, this granola is a delicious way to fuel your day.

Author: Isabella
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: Approximately 6 cups of granola 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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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 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)

Add-in

40 g Chocolate flakes or dark chocolate chips (¼ cup)

Instructions

Combine dry ingredients: Place the rolled oats, hazelnuts, shredded coconut, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, salt, and brown sugar (if using) into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine evenly.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract until well blended.
Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Beat egg white: In a clean bowl, beat the egg white until foamy and light. Then fold it gently into the granola mixture to help bind the clusters.
Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the granola mixture evenly on the sheet and press it down firmly with a spatula to form a compact layer, similar to making a large granola bar.
Bake granola: Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Bake the granola for 30-40 minutes. Halfway through baking, carefully flip large sections of the granola over using the spatula and press it down again to encourage even toasting. Return to the oven to finish baking.
Remove when lightly golden: Bake until the granola is lightly golden on top but not overly browned. It will continue to crisp as it cools.
Add chocolate flakes: Immediately after removing the granola from the oven, sprinkle chocolate flakes over the hot granola. The chocolate will melt slightly and adhere to the clusters.
Cool granola: Turn the oven off and return the granola tray to the oven with the door ajar. Let it cool slowly in the turned-off oven to help the clusters set and become crispy.
Store: Once fully cooled, break the granola into pieces and store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Brown sugar is optional and can be omitted for lower sugar content.
Use unsweetened shredded coconut to keep the recipe naturally sweetened by honey.
If preferred, substitute hazelnuts with other nuts like almonds or walnuts.
Ensure to beat the egg white properly to help the granola hold together in clusters.
The slow cooling step in the turned-off oven is key to achieving crispy clusters.
Store granola in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
Use dark chocolate flakes or chips for a richer chocolate flavor and less sugar than milk chocolate.

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