Making Homemade Granola

The recipe is also flexible and open, giving you the ability to mix and match ingredients based on your preferences and what you have available in your pantry at any given moment.

Don’t have almonds or maybe you don’t like them all that much? No problem. Use walnuts, hazelnuts, macademia nuts, pistachios, or cashews.

Don’t have flax seeds on hand? Throw in some pumpkin or poppy seeds instead.

Don’t have agave nectar in your pantry? Use molasses, honey, or maple syrup.

Don’t use safflower oil in your house? Try canola.

You’re not big on papaya? Use raisins, dried mangoes, or dried cranberries.

Add cinnamon if you want. Maybe use a rum extract instead of vanilla.

You get the idea. Change the recipe however you want.

Another perk is that your house will also smell like homemade oatmeal cookies, and that’s such a warm and inviting aroma, isn’t it. Who can resist!?

Even Kemal who’s never eaten the first bite of any kind of cereal in all the years I’ve known him was all over this granola as soon as it came out of the oven. He loved it and had some this morning with milk and honey! He’s even going to have some on sprinkled on some Greek yogurt tonight for dessert!

I keep asking myself why in the world I waited all these years to make my own granola!? But one thing’s for sure…I’m never buying it again! It’s SO much better than what you buy in the store!

And best of all, you will have made a wholesome breakfast for yourself or your loved ones, and when they enjoy your granola for breakfast, they’ll not only appreciate your efforts, but you’ll also feel a sense of satisfaction as well.

Homemade granola also makes a great homemade gift. Keep some for yourself, and then give some away to friends and family to enjoy. Trust me, they will!!

Making Homemade Granola

Adapted from: Willow Bird Baking