If you think that granola is hard to make, please think again. This recipe of homemade granola with berries will show you that you can create a great breakfast or snack for the entire family with just a few healthy ingredients.

This recipe is made with naturally gluten-free oats, seeds, dry berries, and coconut flakes.

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Granola is easy to make at home

It is so easy to make granola at home that you might never buy it in the stores again. With just a few ingredients that you might already have in the pantry, you can go crazy and create your favorite granola to enjoy for any meal of the day.

Granola can be fun to make, as you can tailor the recipe to your needs or liking. You can add or remove fruits, nuts, and seeds. Most granolas are made with oats, but other grains like barley, wheat germs, and wheat bran — could be added for a more complex texture.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients:

Oats: Rolled oats, also called old-fashioned or whole oats, are the star of this recipe. They look flat and have an irregular round shape. When processed, rolled oats are steamed to soften them and then pressed to flatten them. Rolled oats absorb more liquid than steel-cut oats and are commonly used to make granola, granola bars, and other baked goods like muffins or cookies.
Pumpkin seeds: Pumpkin seeds or pepitas have lots of benefits. I like them in this recipe for their texture and color. I used raw seeds, as they will roast in the oven together with the oats.
Dried Berries: Dried berries are some of my favorite dried fruits. There are so many to choose from, and they are so good. I used cranberries and raisins in this recipe, but feel free to use dried strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, currants, Goji berries, etc. Trader Joe's has a good variety of dried fruits, but I am sure you can also find them in other grocery stores.
Unsweetened Coconut Flakes or Chips: Oh, how I love coconut flakes! Sometimes, you will find them under the name of chips. Coconut flakes are used in baking, and I love that they are not sweet. I did not work with sweet coconut flakes in this recipe, so I don't have an opinion on whether you can use them or not. I prefer my granola to be less sweet, and I love coconut chips, so here you have it. Coconut flakes are not the same as shredded coconut. You can replace the flakes with shredded ones, but keep it unsweetened, please, so you can experience what this recipe is about.

Note about other types of oats for this recipe:

Steel-cut oats are too chewy and dry for granola recipes. While some people might enjoy the texture, most people don't.
Instant oats are the most processed oats. You can use them instead of rolled oats, but the texture will change.

Wet Ingredients:

Maple syrup: Use any real maple syrup you have available. The grade doesn't matter, but as I always say, you cannot have good food using low-quality ingredients. Choose the best maple syrup you can afford, and you will be fine.
Honey: Any running honey is good. I always look for organic, raw honey, but I also understand that good honey is not available everywhere unless you specifically order it online. Use what you have.
Vanilla extract: Please use real vanilla and not an artificial one. There is a huge difference in taste between the two of them.
Vegetable oil: Vegetable oil is used to coat and protect the oats from burning while baking in the oven. You do not need any fancy oil here. I used sunflower oil because this is what I have in the house. Because we also use coconut flakes, you can replace the vegetable oil with coconut oil for extra flavor.

How to make homemade granola with berries

Step 1. Preheat the oven. See the instructions at the bottom of this article, under the recipe card.

Step 2. Make the syrup. Mix maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and honey in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 3. Mix the dry ingredients. Mix ONLY oats and pumpkin seeds. Add the syrup you set aside and stir until the oats are well coated. Spread them on a baking tray covered with parchment paper and bake them for 15 minutes.

The oats need to be a little crowded on the pan, but not too crowded as they will not toast evenly.

Expert Tip:

Use parchment paper on the baking tray, so the syrup sticks to the oats and not to the pan.

Step 4. Add the rest of the dry ingredients to the tray. Remove the baking tray from the oven and add the dried fruits and coconut flakes. Use a wooden spoon to stir all the ingredients together, then return the tray to the oven for ten more minutes.

Step 5. Remove, cool completely, and store. Remove the tray from the oven, cool in the pan completely, then store it in airtight containers. Voila, you just made homemade granola with berries! Isn't that awesome?

You might be used to seeing granola that is darker in color, but this recipe is different. You can, of course, leave the oats in the oven for five more minutes if you like them darker, but you also need to be careful that the coconut or the seeds don't burn.

Also, the dried fruits might get too dry and become harder to chew.

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My recipe doesn't contain nuts, and it is suitable for people who cannot have them. However, if you want to add some nuts, prepare the basic recipe, adding ½ cup chopped pecans and ½ cup chopped hazelnuts.

How to serve

Serve it with milk, fruits, yogurt, or on its own. While some people might find this weird, I like to warm up the milk, especially on colder days when I need something to "stick to my ribs."

How to store

Store it in an airtight container for up to two weeks. I would not store it in the fridge, as it might lose the crunch due to the humidity. Some people freeze it for later use, but I never tried. If you consume it in these two weeks, it will not go stale.

Enjoy!

Homemade Granola With Berries

Granola is easy to make at home