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Homemade Granola Cereal

By Karrie on July 10, 2015 | Updated July 2, 2019 | 13 Comments

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I’ve just about eaten my weight in watermelon and ice cream so far this summer.

I can’t help it! The melons have just been so crazy sweet and juicy, and the ice cream!

Well, let’s just say the family has taken one too many trips to get a cone on those extra warm nights. Which is why I need things like fruit and granola cereal recipes in my life – to balance out the bad snacking habits I seem to develop in the summertime.

Homemade Granola Cereal - fast, easy, health(ier!) | happymoneysaver.com

You may have seen my Frugal Homemade Granola from a few years ago floating around the site. It’s still a favorite of mine, but I stumbled upon a new recipe that I’ve fallen hard for.

This Homemade Granola Cereal Recipe is the bomb!

Homemade Granola Cereal - fast, easy, health(ier!) | happymoneysaver.com

Why buy a box off the grocery store shelf, when you can make a wholesome, more frugal version at home, with ingredients you choose?!

It’s so simple to make, it’s silly. Dump everything in a big bowl.

Homemade Granola Cereal - fast, easy, health(ier!) | happymoneysaver.com

Stir it together real good with your favorite wooden spoon.

Homemade Granola Cereal - fast, easy, health(ier!) | happymoneysaver.com

Spread it out on a baking sheet. (If you make the full recipe, you’re gonna need two, trust me.)

Homemade Granola Cereal - fast, easy, health(ier!) | happymoneysaver.com

Bake, cool, and eat!

This granola cereal recipe is great by itself with some cold milk, but I also love it on any sort of yogurt or with fresh fruit.

I’ve even topped my frozen yogurt with it!

Homemade Granola Cereal - fast, easy, health(ier!) | happymoneysaver.com

OK, OK…so maybe it was just regular ice cream. But the granola balances it out, right??

Homemade Granola Cereal - fast, easy, health(ier!) | happymoneysaver.com

Either way, it’s a delicious addition to your pantry, and even a half batch will last you a while! For a larger family of granola-lovers, go big or go home.

As always, I’m including a printable recipe card for your cookbook-stashing convenience!

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Homemade Granola Cereal

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade granola cereal
Servings 6 -A whole lot!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
A fast, easy, health(ier!) granola, made with all natural ingredients and no extra sugar!

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups honey
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 10-11 cups rolled oats not quick-cooking
  • 1/2 cup flaxseed
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 bag flaked coconut
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Cinnamon to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until everything is evenly coated.
  • Spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring after every 15 minutes until the granola is very light golden brown. It should take 20-30 minutes.
  • If you like your granola crunchier with a toastier flavor, bake it a little longer, keeping a close eye on it - if it gets dark it will taste burnt.
  • Will keep for two weeks in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 185g | Calories: 1523kcal | Carbohydrates: 238g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 809mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 141g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 7.9mg

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  1. Slade says

    October 20, 2019

    Can I substitute butter for peanut butter or some other nut butter?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      October 21, 2019

      You can try it, I’m not sure how it would turn out though as I’ve never tested it that way.

      Reply
    • Azriel says

      November 6, 2019

      I tweaked the recipe a bit to make it vegan. Used maple syrup instead of honey but reduced it to a cup less, I also changed butter with coconut oil. Instead of using sweetened coconut flakes, you can use raisins or berries as an extra sweetener.

      Reply
      • Karrie says

        November 11, 2019

        Awesome!!!

  2. Carole says

    September 20, 2018

    Should I use sweetened or unsweetened coconut?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      September 21, 2018

      You can use either, but in this recipe we used sweetened. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jen says

    April 19, 2018

    Could I use oil instead of butter in the granola recipe?

    Reply
  4. Bev says

    March 25, 2017

    5 stars
    I made this recipe and The Homemade Granola Cereal was the delicious ever! Thank you for the super recipe. Can’t wait to make more them.

    Reply
  5. Sharron says

    July 12, 2015

    if you use coconut oil this would be a lot healthier

    Reply
  6. Happy.MoneySaver says

    July 12, 2015

    It is so easy to make! I love simple recipes, too!

    Reply
  7. Tanya says

    July 10, 2015

    Looks really yummy! What size bag of coconut? There are 2 different sizes? I am assuming 10oz?

    Reply
    • Happy.MoneySaver says

      July 10, 2015

      It only calls for 1 cup so you can buy either bag! 🙂

      Reply
      • Katja says

        August 7, 2018

        No.. the recipes says one bag not one Cup. So it is important to know what size of bag….

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