A Simple Granola Recipe

Literally just an easy recipe for basic cinnamon granola, with pretty pictures.

Why does it always take so long to scroll to the actual recipe? I do not have a cute story other than I have been experimenting with granola recipes for two years, from the New York Times to random blogs to classic books like “Joy of Cooking” and “How to Cook Everything.” I landed on a synthesized recipe that provides a simple and delicious “base” granola. Here it is:

Simple Cinnamon Granola

Dry Ingredients:

• 3.5 cups oats (for chunky granola: 1 cup ground + 2.5 cups whole oats)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, or a mix)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 heaping tsp cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 banana (optional, but recommended for tasty “banana bread” flavor)

Steps:

1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl
2. Mix all wet ingredients in a food processor or blender
3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients bowl, gently stir to combine