Easy Nut Raisin & Honey Granola

Simple to make and packed with so many delicious flavours, this Easy Nut, Raisin & Honey Granola will become a breakfast staple. Once you’ve made your own granola you’ll never look back!

Easy nut raisin & honey granola is a breakfast essential

Making your own granola really couldn’t get much easier. And the fantastic flavours make the small amount of effort so worth it.

This nut, raisin & honey granola is an absolute essential in my house. I mainly eat it with yogurt for a tasty and filling breakfast. However my husband will grab a bowl to snack on at anytime throughout the day.

It is so simple to make a batch at the weekend ready for quick and easy breakfasts throughout the week.

nut raisin & honey granola ingredients

One of the advantages of making your own granola is just how easy it is to customise. You can adapt the recipe depending on what you have in your cupboards or your personal preferences.

oats

Traditionally I think the recommended oats to use for granola are rolled oats. Their large flat shape makes the perfect for using to make granola.

But I’ll be honest with you, I’ve always used porridge oats and my granola has always turned out delicious! So use whatever is your preference.

If you are looking to make this granola gluten free, make sure the oats you buy haven’t be contaminated during the production process.

nuts & seeds

I like to use almonds, hazelnuts and pumpkin seeds in my granola simply because those are my favourite nuts and seeds.

I use flaked almonds and chopped hazelnuts to make this granola even quicker. However you can absolutely buy whole nuts and chop them yourself. This is a great way to save a little bit of money but also if you like your nuts chunkier, you can cut them to whatever size you like.

You can use whichever nuts you like. Walnuts, pecans, brazils and cashews would all work, just make sure they are unsalted. You could even use pistachios if you think they would work well with the cinnamon flavours in the granola.

I would keep the quantity of nuts and seeds relatively similar to the recipe below. If you start adding a lot more nuts you will need to increase the honey and coconut oil.

Raisins

Raisins add a delicious flavour and texture to the granola. It is up to you whether you use raisins or sultanas as both work really well.

You add the raisins to the granola once it is completely cooled and you’re ready to store it. Just don’t be like me and forget to add them – see if you can tell in some of the photos!

spices

I love cinnamon and mixed spice and I think the flavours work so well with the raisins. I have kept the spices to a subtle warming level rather than a prominent flavour. You can absolutely add more if you would like.

coconut oil

I like to use coconut oil when making granola just because it appealed more then vegetable oil. As someone that doesn’t like coconut, I don’t think it has much of a coconutty flavour. It does have a hint of a tropical flavour I’d say, but nothing that overpowers the rest of the granola.

If you don’t want to use coconut oil, you can just use a vegetable or sunflower oil.

honey

I like to use honey to add sweetness to the granola. If you want to make your granola vegan or you don’t want to use honey you could use maple syrup.

how long does granola take to bake?

The most difficult thing about writing this recipe has been working out how long the granola bakes for. I have tried it in two different ovens and the timings varied slightly.

Just remember, granola isn’t rocket science and trust your instincts to know when it is ready. You are looking for the granola to be a lovely deep golden brown colour. Whether this takes your oven 20 or 40 minutes to achieve, it doesn’t matter.

I do recommend gently turning the granola with a spatula every ten minutes to make sure it browns evenly. Just keep checking it until it has the perfect colour.

how to get chunky granola

The key to getting chunky pieces of granola is to leave it to cool completely before touching it. When you take it out the oven, just set the tray to one side and leave it alone.

I’m talking at least two hours but you could easily cover it and leave it overnight. This helps the granola to settle and form large clumps.

Obviously when you put it into a jar or container you will need to break it up. But if you leave it to sit, you have a better chance of getting granola clusters.

how long does easy nut raisin & honey granola keep for?

Once stored in an airtight container or jar, this granola will keep for 2-3 weeks. If you are a large family or want to eat this granola every day, you might want to double the recipe.

how to serve nut, raisin & honey granola

My favourite way to serve this granola is with yogurt and my cinnamon stewed apples. The flavour in the granola works so well with the stewed apples.

You can layer the yogurt, stewed apples and granola to make delicious granola pots. These would make a fantastic breakfast if you were entertaining.

Obviously this granola is delicious just served with some yogurt or milk. Or my husband has even been known to grab a handful as a snack.

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