My favorite go-to granola recipe that is EASY to make and only requires three simple ingredients! The perfect basic recipe that you can make all your own!
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You guys it doesn’t get much easier than this.
This recipe is so ridiculously simple that I actually feel a bit silly making a whole entire blog post about it, but SO many of you have asked me for my go-to granola recipe that I just had to share! I love using this granola to top my smoothie bowls and overnight oats, but it also stores really well too so I’ll keep it in a sealed container to have on hand in my pantry anytime I need some! This granola can last up to two weeks, but I highly doubt it will even last you that long 😉
This recipe requires only three simple ingredients and chances are they are most likely items you already have sitting in your pantry. I also like to add a little cinnamon and vanilla extract as well just to sweeten things up, but this basic recipe is just rolled oats + coconut oil + maple syrup. Boom DONE. I’ll also throw in some nuts, seeds or cranberries every now and then just to switch things up, but feel free to make this recipe all your own and to your liking. I promise you literally couldn’t mess this up if you tried! Just make sure to stir the granola halfway through while it’s baking so that it cooks nice and evenly.
That’s it! This granola is PERFECT for all the fall recipes coming up and feel free to even throw a little pumpkin pie spice into the mix! Enjoy!
Hope you all enjoy this Easy 3-Ingredient Granola and if you love this recipe as much as we do, please leave me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ below and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I love seeing all your delicious recreations!
Easy 3-Ingredient Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- Optional: 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut oil, maple syrup and cinnamon, mixing well.
- Spread granola mixture evenly on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Granola should be a light golden brown!
- Let granola cool completely, until it’s crunchy, and store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If I wanted to add chocolate chips when would they be added Also how about dried cranberries. Thanks
Absolutely! Once the granola has finished baking, let it cool completely before stirring in the chocolate chips so they don’t melt. I would also add the dried cranberries after baking to keep them soft and chewy. About ½ cup of chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or a combination of both would be perfect for this recipe 🙂
I can’t tell you how many times I have made this recipe. I change it up and sometimes use a combination of agave and honey and add vanilla and almond extract for just a little extra flavor. I’ve added all kinds of nuts and add dried fruit like cranberries, cherries and raisins. 5/5 stars for easy making and 10/5 stars for flavor and the way it can be jazzed up!
Thank you for sharing! So glad you love this recipe! 🥰
Could honey be used instead of maple?
Yes! You can replace the maple syrup with an equal amount of honey, using ⅓ cup for this recipe. Honey will give the granola a slightly different flavor and may help create larger clusters. Since honey can brown more quickly than maple syrup, keep an eye on the granola during the last few minutes of baking.
I’ve made this recipe several times now with cinnamon and vanilla (about 1 tsp) and it’s always delicious! I do have a question: if I add nuts, how much would you recommend adding and should I add more maple syrup or coconut oil? Thank you!
So glad you love this! I would add about 1/2 to 1 cup of chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds or your favorite nuts. You shouldn’t need to add any extra maple syrup or coconut oil as the coating should still be enough to crisp up nicely 🙂
Any substitution for coconut oil? Can a nut butter be used or other oils?
Yes! You can substitute the coconut oil with another neutral oil like avocado oil or melted light olive oil. Melted butter also works well if dairy isn’t a concern. I wouldn’t recommend using nut butter as a 1:1 substitute since it changes both the texture and flavor of the granola, making it less crisp and more clumpy. Hope that helps, and let me know if you give one of the substitutions a try! 😊
It is absolutely amazing! But I would suggest honey during allergy season. Thank you so much for giving us this replacement for cereal. We will definitely use this in the future. 🫶🫶🫶🫶🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🫶👌👌👌👌👌🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
It is absolutely amazing! But I would suggest honey during allergy season. Thank you so much for giving us this replacement for cereal. We will definitely use this in the future.