Mealtimes Breakfast & Brunch Healthy Cereal Recipes Healthy Granola & Muesli Recipes Grandpa's Homemade Granola 4.6 (5) 5 Reviews Once you make this super-nutty, not-too-sweet granola, courtesy of Chris Johnson, father of EatingWell's social media editor Sophie Johnson, you'll never go back to store-bought. Nuts, seeds, coconut, dried fruit, Rice Krispies--this easy granola recipe has it all. Feel free to mix and match your favorite add-ins based on what's in your kitchen. By Chris Johnson Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: EatingWell Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 45 mins Total Time: 2 hrs Servings: 20 Yield: 10 cups Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Low-Sodium High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup crispy rice cereal ⅓ cup coarsely chopped pecans ⅓ cup slivered almonds ⅓ cup unsalted sunflower seeds ⅓ cup unsalted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ¼ cup light brown sugar ⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup ⅓ cup canola oil 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ tablespoon vanilla extract ¾ cup dried fruit, such as cranberries, apples, raisins, apricots and/or mangoes, chopped if needed Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Stir oats, cereal, pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds, pepitas and coconut together in a large bowl. Combine brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), oil, cinnamon, ginger, salt and vanilla in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to a large roasting pan. Bake, stirring once or twice, until golden brown, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool completely before stirring in dried fruit. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Tips To make ahead: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2020 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 215 Calories 10g Fat 30g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 20 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 215 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 13g Added Sugars 7g 14% Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Vitamin A 61IU 1% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Folate 32mcg 8% Sodium 41mg 2% Calcium 25mg 2% Iron 2mg 9% Magnesium 36mg 9% Potassium 148mg 3% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved