Honey Granola Recipe

Homemaking

May 23

This recipe for homemade granola is delicious and only takes 10 minutes of prep time! It makes for easy, healthy breakfasts in the morning.

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I have to give a shout-out to my mother-in-law for getting me started on making granola at home. She shared a recipe she uses a while ago, and it gave me a starting point to explore and find a recipe that my husband and I have come to love!

My preference for food usually equates to not-so-sweet. And I’m conscious of how easy it can be to load up on sugars, even natural ones, at breakfast. So this recipe contains honey, but I do try to use a minimal amount for maximum crunch and flavor. If you want more clusters in your granola, you can add more honey to your batch!

Makes for a Quick, Easy Breakfast

Granola is great for weekend mornings, where I don’t feel like making smoothies (or I could use a break after having them throughout the week). It reminds me a little of Saturday mornings as a kid, having cereal and watching cartoons - except the adult version that’s healthier and maybe just slightly more sophisticated!

It comes in handy on Sunday mornings, too, when my husband and I spend a good amount of the morning preparing for church and need to leave the house pretty early.

Ways to Serve Your Granola

Want some ideas on how to dish up your granola? Here are easy and tasty options to try:

Add Seasonal Fruit
I think everyone knows that fruit and granola make a delicious combination! Here are some fruits for each season of the year.
Banana
Since bananas come from tropical regions, they’ll be available year-round!
Berries
Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries - any of them make a great addition, especially in the summertime when they’re in season and at their peak.
Pear
Might seem unconventional, but pear is a great option for the late-summer/early-autumn season when they’re at their prime!
Persimmon
If you’ve never had persimmons before, I highly recommend trying them during autumn/early-winter! They have a natural honey-flavor that goes nicely with the honey in the granola.
Tangerines
Tangerines will add a nice pop of citrus to your dish during the winter and spring.
Pour or Scoop on Some Dairy (or Non-Dairy)!
Low Temp Pasteurized, Grass-Fed Milk
I’m not big on milk myself (I’ve yet to try raw milk, so I’ll leave the final verdict out until I do!), but my husband likes it. He even calls the granola cereal, which fits! Mill-King is pricey, but my favorite option for store-bought milk.
Coconut Milk
Since I’m not big on milk, I prefer coconut milk. I open a can into a bowl, whisk it and then store it in a mason jar in the fridge. It’s delicious, healthy and easy!
Yogurt
I love full fat, plain, cream-on-top yogurt. Seriously, it’s delicious. I really recommend going grass-fed and hormone-free or organic, as well. But you can add your favorite yogurt, and it will taste great!
Wanna Get Real Fancy? Add Some Herbs!
Fresh Mint or Basil
Chop up the leaves and sprinkle them on as a garnish. They’ll add a nice pop of fresh flavor, and I find these two options enhance the natural sweetness in a dish.
Edible Flowers
Wait - What?? You read it right - if you’re entertaining at brunch-time, try making miniature parfaits as a snack with beautiful, fresh, edible flowers for a pop of appeal and color. Plus, I’m not gonna lie, sometimes I just like being fancy at home for fun!

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 40 min

Total Time: 1hr 5 min