Homemade Granola

Yep, that's right! It's almost swimsuit time. My husband and I have really been trying to eat healthier together, and this has become one of our FAVORITES for breakfast. I am allergic to almonds, so buying granola from the store is not really an option for our family, at least not for me. This recipe is amazing. It is crunchy, tasty, healthy, and keeps you full for a long while! Best part about it, you probably already have all these ingredients in your fridge and pantry. :)


This is one of those recipes that the whole family will love! Our two kids eat this granola with their yogurt at least once a week. Doesn't get much better that having your kids loving healthy options, along with looking and feeling your best!

Here's to an even better look for these upcoming summer months, and to lots of BBQs and swimming parties!

Homemade Granola:

3 ½ c. oatmeal, not instant                                  Heat in large sauce pan:

½ c. shredded coconut                                        1 stick butter

1 1/2 c. nuts (i.e. peanuts, cashews, mixture...)    1/4 c. honey

                                                                             1/4 c. water

                                                                             2-3 tsp. Vanilla extract

                                                                             1/4 c. maple syrup

Mix above together in a large bowl.

When liquid mixture is warm and thinned, begin adding to the dry ingredient mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until well-coated. Spread the granola over 2 cookie sheets and place in a 300 degree oven and toast for 10 minutes. Remove pans from oven and flip carefully with a spatula to expose the other side. Place back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes. Remove the pans into a big bowl, or tupperware.

Stir together and it's ready for munching plain, with milk, or yogurt.