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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Breakfast Recipes » Homemade Honey Almond Granola

    Published: May 22, 2024 / Updated: May 22, 2024 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Homemade Honey Almond Granola

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    This Homemade Honey Almond Granola recipe is made with brown butter, crunchy almonds, and freeze-fried raspberries. It's a tasty source of plant protein and Omega-3s. Try this make-ahead breakfast and delicious snack the whole family will love!

    honey almond granola in a bowl.

    Homemade granola is such a delicious way to help you and your family start the day off right.

    I love it for breakfast, brunch, and to snack on throughout the day! Along with other fave make-ahead snacks like Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bites, it's also a great after-school snack and pre- and post-sports snack for the kiddos.

    Did you also know that granola is SUPER easy to make at home? I love making a batch of granola. It stays fresh for up to a week, so we can either sit down for a quick breakfast at the table to kick off the day. Or, it's easy to grab and go as needed!

    And when you make it at home instead of buying store-bought granola, you know exactly what ingredients are put into it.

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    half a bowl of honey almond granola.

    This is definitely a simple recipe the whole family will love!

    • Easy - No complicated steps, here! Follow the step-by-step instructions below and in the printable recipe card.
    • Simple ingredients - This homemade granola recipe includes wholesome ingredients that are easy to find in your local grocery store.
    • Versatile - It's so easy to customize this granola recipe! See the Ingredient Notes section below for some delicious ideas.
    • Portable - Granola is a protein-packed snack that is great for a quick breakfast or snack on-the-go. We love packing some up for road trip snacks too!
    • Flavorful and satisfying - With crunchy almonds, satisfying oats, and lots of layers of flavor, this is a hearty, nutritious breakfast or snack.

    Ingredient notes

    ingredients to make honey almond granola.

    You probably already have most if not all of these ingredients already in your pantry!

    • Oats - Use rolled oats. Steel cut oats will not work as well in this recipe.
    • Honey - Use your favorite honey. I like to use an organic honey that is also a local honey. You could also use sweet honey or clover honey with flavorings to add another level of flavor to the granola.
    • Vanilla - A teaspoon vanilla extract adds a lovely aroma and flavor to every bite.
    • Almonds - You'll need sliced almonds.
    • Butter - Use unsalted butter or your favorite vegan butter.
    • Brown sugar - When measuring, make sure you pack down the light brown sugar into the measuring cup, then leveling the top off with a knife to get an accurate measurement of packed light brown sugar.
    • Chia seeds - Love the added fiber that this ancient superfood adds.
    • Flaxseed - A little bit of flaxseed adds fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to numerous vitamins and minerals.
    • Cinnamon - Ground cinnamon adds a lovely spice flavor and aroma to the granola.
    • Freeze-dried raspberries - You can also use freeze-dried strawberries or blueberries instead.

    Substitutions & additions

    • If you'd like to use fresh fruit, I suggest adding it to your individual serving just before eating and not before baking.
    • Alternative natural sweeteners to use include maple syrup and agave nectar. You can also substitute melted coconut oil for the brown butter, although it will alter the final flavor.
    • Instead of or in addition to chia seeds and flaxseed, you can use pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and/or sunflower seeds.
    • Want to boost the almond flavor? Try adding a teaspoon of almond extract.
    • Feel free to add a little bit of salt at the end to balance out the sweetness.
    • You can also add mini chocolate chips or chocolate chunks if you want to make this more of a sweet treat!

    Step-by-step instructions

    Find the full list of ingredients with measurements, along with detailed instructions, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Here's a quick step-by-step guide to making your own granola!

    bowl of oats to make granola.
    1. In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, honey, and vanilla.
    2. In a separate large bowl, add rolled oats, flaxseed, chia seeds, ground cinnamon and freeze-dried fruit. Give the ingredients a good stir to combine. You can use any freeze-dried fruit you like here; I used freeze dried raspberries.
    homemade honey almond granola on a baking sheet.

    3. In a saucepan, heat butter and bring to a boil. Continue stirring and cooking at a low boil for about 5-6 minutes, just until the color turns a light golden brown.
    4. Remove from heat and slowly pour over the brown sugar, honey, vanilla mixture. Mix well.
    5. Slowly pour combined brown butter mixture over the dry oats mixture. Toss ingredients together until everything is well blended.
    6. Spread granola mix over the prepared baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake for 40-50 minutes until the granola has turned into a beautiful golden brown color.

    Homemade granola recipe with Brown Butter and Almonds

    Your house will smell SO AMAZING while the honey almond granola is baking!

    Allow the granola to cool for 5-10 minutes after removing it from the oven.

    When you're ready to serve, I like to add a few sprinkles of freeze dried fruit and sliced almonds on top for added freshness and flavor.

    Serving ideas

    mason jar full of honey almond granola.

    This homemade granola is absolutely delicious to snack on on its own. But it's extra delicious to add to the top of yogurt for breakfast.

    For dessert, sprinkle it over Straciatella Ice Cream, or Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.

    Food gifts: This homemade granola also makes a great food gift for friends! Simply break into chunks and place into large mason jars. Tie a pretty ribbon around the jar and tag a sweet note, and you'll be your friend's hero for the week.

    Recipe FAQs

    bowl of honey almond granola and mason jar with homemade granola.
    Can I use fresh fruit?

    Do not use fresh fruit in place of freeze-dried fruit in the recipe. Instead, wait to add the fresh fruit when you are ready to serve.

    How do I store honey almond granola?

    Store this honey almond granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

    Kitchen tools and equipment

    baking sheet with homemade honey almond granola and cute measuring spoons.

    Ready to make this delicious granola? You'll need:

    • Baking sheet - One baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Mixing bowls - A medium mixing bowl and a large mixing bowl.
    • Spatula & whisk - A whisk to mix together the brown sugar, honey, and vanilla. A silicone spatula to stir the melting brown butter and also to mix the brown butter over the brown sugar mixture.

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    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

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    Homemade Honey Almond Granola.

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 45 minutes mins
    Total Time: 1 hour hr
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    An easy and healthy make-ahead breakfast the whole family will love!
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 380kcal
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    Equipment

    • 1 Baking Sheet

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 cups rolled oats
    • ½ cup sliced almonds
    • ½ cup freeze-dried raspberries
    • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 275° degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, honey, and vanilla.
    • In a large bowl, mix together oats, almonds, dried raspberries, chia seeds, and ground flax seed. Set aside.
    • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Stir continuously and allow the butter to come to a foamy boil. Continue stirring for about 5-6 minutes, until the butter deepens in color to a darker gold.
    • Remove from heat and slowly pour over the brown sugar, honey, vanilla mixture. Mix well.
    • Slowly pour combined brown butter mixture over the dry oats mixture. Toss ingredients together until everything is well blended.
    • Spread granola mix over the prepared baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake for 40-50 minutes until the granola has turned into a beautiful golden brown color.
    • Allow granola to cool on the baking sheet for about 5-10 minutes, then break into clusters and enjoy!

    Notes

    Makes approximately 6 servings.
    Storage: Granola will keep for up to one week in an airtight container at room temperature.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

    This recipe was originally published September 11, 2017. It was updated May 22, 2024.

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      1. Alexa Jordan says

        June 01, 2019 at 12:11 am

        5 stars
        This looks so yummy! My husband loves my current recipe but this one looks like competition!

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      2. Kathryn says

        September 26, 2017 at 1:45 am

        I'm unable to eat nuts, especially almonds, as they are triggers for horrible migraines. Are there any grains that would work great, and still provide protein for me? I know Quinoa is pretty high in protein, but just not sure how well it would work in granola.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 01, 2017 at 2:22 pm

          You could easily leave out the almonds in this recipe. I personally wouldn't enjoy quinoa with granola, but that's a personal preference. :) The protein is mostly from the flaxseed and chia seeds in this recipe. Thanks Kathryn!

      3. Jesenia Montanez ~ client says

        September 14, 2017 at 8:24 pm

        I love granola and this recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
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