Homemade Granola with Nuts

Oven-toasted oat clusters with almonds, walnuts, maple syrup, and cinnamon, cooled fully for a crisp, satisfying crunch.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 8 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 0.75 cup almonds
• 0.75 cup walnuts
• 0.5 cup maple syrup
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. (about 5 min) — 325°F
2. Roughly chop the almonds and walnuts. In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, nuts, cinnamon, and salt. (about 5 min)
3. Whisk the maple syrup and oil in a small bowl, then pour over the oat mixture. Stir until evenly coated. (about 3 min)
4. Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Press it firmly with a spatula to help form clusters. (about 2 min)
5. Bake for 15 minutes. Stir gently, keeping some clusters intact, then bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, until golden brown and fragrant. (about 25 min) — 325°F
6. Transfer the baking sheet to a cooling rack and leave the granola undisturbed until completely cool, about 45 minutes. Break into clusters and store in an airtight container. (about 45 min)