Description
A homemade granola blend made with oats, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, honey, oil, and dried figs, baked to golden perfection for a crunchy, nutrient-packed treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a topping for yogurt and smoothie bowls, this granola is easy to make, versatile, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
– 4 cups old-fashioned oats
– 2 cups sliced almonds
– 1½ cups coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
– ¼ teaspoon sea salt
– ½ cup warmed honey
– ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 teaspoons almond extract
– 2 cups chopped dried figs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, and sea salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the warmed honey, oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture thinly and evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, stir in the chopped dried figs.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
– For even baking, spread the granola mixture thinly and stir halfway through to prevent uneven browning.
– Customize with mix-ins like dried cranberries, raisins, chocolate chips, or other nuts like pecans, walnuts, or cashews.
– To make vegan: substitute honey with maple syrup and use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil.
– Toast briefly in the oven to restore crunchiness if the granola loses its texture over time avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert Topping
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global / Health-Focused
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg