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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Homemade Granola Recipe: Protein-Packed Brown Butter and Almond

    Published: September 11, 2017 / Updated: May 19, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Homemade Granola Recipe: Protein-Packed Brown Butter and Almond

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    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CapturingTraditions #CollectiveBiasThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CapturingTraditions #CollectiveBiasThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CapturingTraditions #CollectiveBiasBrown Butter Almond Granola is easy to make and delicious! Recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com
    This post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Gold 'n Soft. All opinions, recipes, and photos are mine alone. #CapturingTraditions #CollectiveBias

    This Homemade Granola Recipe with Brown Butter and Almonds is sweet and crunchy, packed with protein and Omega-3s. It's a delicious make-ahead breakfast and snack for the whole family!

    This homemade granola recipe with Brown Butter and Almonds is easy to make and delicious! Recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    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! It's also a great after-school snack and pre- and post-sports snack for the kiddos.

    homemade granola with berries in bowl

    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, you get to know exactly what's in it, and include your own variations.

    Homemade Granola Recipe with Brown Butter and Almonds

    bowls of almonds, brown sugar, butter, and berries

    This is a super simple homemade granola recipe that's easy for you to customize to ensure your whole family will love it. It's easy to make with young kids helping measure and mix ingredients. Plus: it doesn't take long at all to make!

    oats in bowl

    This recipe starts with basic rolled oats. I mix in flaxseed and chia seeds for a boost of Omega 3's and other heart-healthy nutrients, plus some ground cinnamon and dried fruit. You can use any dried fruit you like here; I used freeze dried raspberries.

    butter spread

    To make the granola nice and crunchy, and also create granola clusters versus just grainy granola, I made a brown butter mix with Gold 'n Soft butter spread, brown sugar, and vanilla.

    As you can see from the photo below, the Gold 'n Soft spread is fluffy and easy to use right out of the refrigerated tub, which makes it great for fast recipes!

    gold 'n soft butter spread with almonds, brown sugar, and oats

    I found the Gold 'n Soft butter spread in my local Safeway store in the end butter dairy section.

    various butter spreads in supermarket

    It has the yummy taste of butter with no cholesterol, no hydrogenated oils, zero trans fats per serving. It's easily a great value: ours was only $1.89 for a 15 ounce tub!

    homemade granola on baking sheet

    After mixing the wet and dry ingredients together, simply bake the granola on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet for 40-50 minutes.

    Homemade granola recipe with Brown Butter and Almonds

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

    Homemade granola with Brown Butter and Almonds

    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.

    Granola Food Gift

    Homemade granola in mason jar

    This Homemade Granola Recipe with Brown Butter and Almonds 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.

    Brown Butter Almond Granola is easy to make and delicious! Recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

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    Brown Butter Almond Granola is easy to make and delicious! Recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    If you'd like to try the Gold 'n Soft butter spread that I used in this recipe, visit your local Albertson's Safeway, Winco, or Fred Meyer in the Pacific Northwest. It's also available in several stores in Southern California. As you can see from the photo above, it's fluffy and easy to add into recipes or spread onto toast, muffins, scones, etc. as soon as you open the tub -- no need to wait for it to soften!

    Click the link below to locate a store near you so you can try it for yourself:

    Brown Butter Almond Granola is easy to make and delicious! Recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    AND... here's an awesome coupon that will save $0.50 when you purchase Gold 'n Soft!

    Brown Butter Almond Granola is easy to make and delicious! Recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Homemade Granola Recipe with Brown Butter and Almonds

    Brown Butter Almond Granola is easy to make and delicious! Recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Brown Butter Almond Granola is easy to make and delicious! Recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Homemade Granola Recipe with Brown Butter and Almonds

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 45 mins
    Total Time: 1 hr
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup of butter
    • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup honey I use an orange blossom honey for extra flavoring
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 cups rolled oats
    • ½ cup slices almonds
    • ½ cup dried raspberries
    • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Top 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

    Granola will keep for up to one week in an airtight container at room temperature.
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    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.

    What are some of your favorite make-ahead breakfasts that help make your mornings run smoothly and keep you going throughout the day? 

    This post is sponsored by Collective Bias, Inc. and Gold 'n Soft butter spread. As always, all opinions, recipes, and photos are my own. 
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      1. Ashley - Forkin says

        September 12, 2017 at 10:41 pm

        This granola looks professional! I can't believe it's homemade. Well done. And browned butter makes everything better.

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      2. Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says

        September 12, 2017 at 5:07 pm

        I love homemade granola, and using brown butter is such a great idea for a greater depth of flavor. I've never tried making granola at home before, but it sure does look easy. I'll have to give this a try

        Reply
      3. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

        September 12, 2017 at 3:55 pm

        We've made homemade granola many times but I've never used chia seed in it. I've seen sacks of it at Costco and it was reasonably priced too. I haven't used butter or margarine with the granola -- we use coconut oil. I'll have to try something with a buttery taste next time. Your recipe really sounds delicious.

        Reply
      4. Christine - Jar Of Lemons says

        September 12, 2017 at 3:20 pm

        This looks SO good! We eat granola every single day, so I definitely need to try this recipe ;)

        Reply
      5. Veena Azmanov says

        September 12, 2017 at 11:29 am

        This looks do delicious..! I love making granola at home. This brown butter sounds heavenly.. I love the smell of brown butter. Love that you added Chia seeds in there too!

        Reply
      6. Kiki says

        September 12, 2017 at 8:15 am

        Your granola sounds delicious. Almonds, raspberries and chia seeds...I cannot think of a better way to start my day!

        Reply
      7. Catherine @ Ten Thousand Hour Mama says

        September 12, 2017 at 7:46 am

        I used to make granola every week, but then I stopped. Silly me! It's so easy. We're actually out of granola right now and it's on my grocery list, but I should just make it instead. Thanks for the inspiration!

        Reply
      8. Helene D'Souza says

        September 12, 2017 at 3:43 am

        I can see how your granola is stuffed with healthy nutrients. You could call it the workout granola. I love the addition of dried fruits to my breakfast bowl and they are so pretty in your pictures.

        Reply
      9. Kylee from Kylee Cooks says

        September 12, 2017 at 12:31 am

        I would think I'd died and gone to heaven if someone gave me the gift of a jar of this! It looks absolutely scrumptious! So pretty!

        Reply
      10. Megan Joy says

        September 11, 2017 at 10:26 pm

        This looks so yummy! I've never heard of that Gold n Soft butter but I'm always annoyed when I have to wait for butter to soften for a recipe so I need to try this!

        Reply
      11. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

        September 11, 2017 at 7:30 pm

        Me too! I love it :)

        Reply
      12. Pam says

        September 11, 2017 at 7:13 pm

        You had me at brown butter! I'm a big granola fan, I could eat it for every meal and snack if I had the chance.

        Reply
      13. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

        September 11, 2017 at 4:32 pm

        This granola sounds fantastic Marlynn - You've included all my favorite flavors in one blend! Yum!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 11, 2017 at 7:29 pm

          It really is a delicious combo! Thanks, Erin :)

      14. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

        September 11, 2017 at 2:54 pm

        This looks delicious! I've been on a granola making kick! So far I've made every fall flavor I can imagine. I've gotta give this one a try.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 11, 2017 at 7:28 pm

          How fun! Let me know how it turns out! Thanks so much for stopping by!

      15. Pech says

        September 11, 2017 at 12:48 pm

        This sounds like a pretty nommy granola mix. And less then $2 for that tub is a huge value!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          September 11, 2017 at 7:27 pm

          Right?! Cheap and yummy :)

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