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There are three homemade items my kids would love for me to keep stocked in the kitchen every week: hummus, chicken salad and granola. All three recipes were passed down to me from my mom, and I feel as though I’ve mastered each one over the years having made them so often for my own family. 

Today we’re talking about homemade granola. I was spending $6-$8 per bag at the store for naturally sweetened granola with minimal ingredients. If you’re purchasing 1-2 bags per week, it can become quite expensive. With as much as my family loves these baked oats, it’s far more economical and healthier to make my own at home. And it’s super simple! This recipe takes just 30 minutes to make from the time you drop that first cup-full of oats into your mixing bowl until you take the granola out of the oven. While you can add them to your liking, this particular recipe doesn’t even require the use of dried fruits like cherries, dates or raisins. If you have a sensitivity to gluten, I’ve used gluten-free rolled oats many times, and the results are still delicious. 

Like many American families of five, I buy the rolled oats, almonds and walnuts in bulk at Costco. They last forever in my pantry, which is the opposite of how long the granola lasts in this household. The minute the granola comes out of the oven, there are 3 little pairs of hands reaching for a bite. I love that it’s sweetened with honey, and the cinnamon brings that distinctive aroma and warming spice that makes your entire home smell inviting.

We enjoy this granola for breakfast with yogurt, as a snack on its own, or topped over a small scoop of ice cream for dessert. The granola will keep for 2-4 weeks stored in an air tight container or tupperware. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!