A Quick Snack Made for Easy Breakfast

If you know me, you know that I’m a huge granola fan. Seriously, I’ll go out for breakfast with my family and literally stare the menu for twenty minutes saying something like, “I just want something light like avocado toast or a yogurt parfait.” No, seriously, my husband hears this every time!

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Granola in a bowl of yogurt with fresh cut strawberries.

Is it just me, or is store-bought granola oddly expensive? I’ve purchased different granolas over the years and have found a few that are really quite tasty, but seriously, have you seen the price of granola at the grocery store? It’s just oats and honey, right? I thought to myself, “Why don’t I just make it? It can’t be too hard, can it?” And I was right. It’s actually so simple, that I haven’t bought granola at the supermarket since!

Not only is granola much cheaper to make at home, but it also gives you the opportunity to customize the sweetness and flavours as well as add in your favourite nuts and seeds to make it a breakfast staple you can actually look forward to every day.

I’m going to share with you my super easy Granola recipe that is perfect for making a yogurt parfait or having as a bowl of cereal (as my husband does). This recipe is so delicious that I often have to make a double batch and I still don’t get to have any before my husband eats it all!

If you’re looking for other easy morning breakfast ideas, check out my 3 Quick u0026amp; Healthy Breakfast Ideas post!

Easy 5 Ingredient Granola

Recipe by Chelsea ChallisCourse: BreakfastDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

2 Cups Quick Oats
½ Cup Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
¼ Cup Olive Oil
½ Cup Honey

Directions

Preheat oven to 280 Degrees F.
Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
Spread a thin, even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 280 degrees for 30 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
Let cool completely before breaking into bite-sized pieces. Enjoy!

Notes

Make it your own!
                Add a handful of your favourite dried fruit for a sweet twist
                Swap honey for maple syrup (yum!)
                Include some nuts like slivered almonds, walnuts or pecans for a robust flavour
                Season with cinnamon or vanilla for extra flavour
Serving Suggestions
                Serve over your favourite yogurt
                Layer in a mason jar with yogurt, milk and chia seeds to make an overnight parfait
                Pour some milk over it for a delicious cereal
Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks