{"id":"de92631c-9c03-4963-bf23-18ddc17ac89f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/de92631c-9c03-4963-bf23-18ddc17ac89f","source_url":"https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/homemade-crunchy-granola-recipe/","title":"Homemade Crunchy Granola Recipe (Naturally Sweetened)","description":"Granola is the perfect pantry staple for a busy family. It works on top of yogurt, smoothie bowls, or all by itself. Many store-bought brands contain artificial sweeteners or additives, so we make our own healthy, naturally-sweetened homemade crunchy granola!","servings":3,"servings_text":"3 servings","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT22M","total_time":"PT32M","image_url":"https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/easy-homemade-granola-recipe-1-480x480.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup large, toasted coconut shavings","item":"large","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"toasted coconut shavings"},{"text":"1/2 cup pumpkin seeds","item":"pumpkin seeds","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3/4 regular oats","item":"regular oats","quantity":0.75},{"text":"1/2 cup chopped walnuts","item":"chopped walnuts","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tsp cinnamon","item":"cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp sea salt","item":"sea salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/8 cup smooth almond butter","item":"smooth almond butter","quantity":0.125,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 coconut oil (measured solid)","item":"coconut oil","quantity":0.25,"preparation":"measured solid"},{"text":"1 tbs raw honey","item":"raw honey","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/4 cup syrup","item":"syrup","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tsp vanilla","item":"vanilla","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 300 degrees."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients and mix."},{"number":3,"text":"In a small pot combine the wet ingredients and heat on low (if you place the stove too hot the almond butter will burn)."},{"number":4,"text":"Whisk frequently until all wet ingredients are combined."},{"number":5,"text":"Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry and mix well until everything is coated and semi sticky- try not to eat it all here!."},{"number":6,"text":"Line a pan with parchment paper and spread granola mixture evenly over the pan. Try to keep the granola together and not spread apart but keep the layer thin."},{"number":7,"text":"Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from the over and stir placing the granola back into a single layer."},{"number":8,"text":"Bake another 10-12 minutes keeping watch carefully in the last two minutes. You want the granola to be just starting to brown. Any longer and it will burn."},{"number":9,"text":"Remove the pan from the oven and let sit on the counter for one hour."},{"number":10,"text":"The granola will harden as it sits."},{"number":11,"text":"After an hour, break granola apart as much as preferred and store in mason jars in the fridge."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:52:45.509968+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:52:45.509968+00:00"}