Sunny Kansas Granola
Sunny Kansas Granola is a delightful blend of oats, nuts, and dried fruits, baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a crunchy, flavorful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or snacking. With its customizable nature, you can adapt it to suit any dietary needs or flavor preferences. Enjoy it with yogurt, sprinkle it on smoothie bowls, or munch straight from the jar!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds and walnuts)
- 1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 cup dried fruits (raisins or cranberries)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, coconut flakes, and cinnamon.
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture on the baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then mix in dried fruits.
- Once completely cool, store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, toast the nuts before mixing them into the granola. Customize by swapping out nuts or adding chocolate chips after baking.