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You only need 7 ingredients and a few instructions to learn how to make salted caramel granola at home! Packed with whole grains, nuts, and seeds, it’s a wholesome and filling snack or breakfast. To make sure this is the perfect recipe for everyone, we’ve included two different ways to make this granola—one more indulgent and one a bit healthier!
save this recipe!Granola is one of those things that most people buy because they don’t realize how easy it is to make at home. But, fun fact, it’s super easy to make at home and takes just 10 minutes of work! I started making homemade granola during my college days to save money and keep me from snacking on things that were not good for me (I am a nutritionist, after all).
Other than that, you can make any flavor combination you want, from quinoa granola to maple pumpkin granola to salted caramel granola. No matter what kind you make, it’s the best snack or topping because it’s delicious, nutritious, and lasts a long time (2 weeks to be exact). Let’s get mixing!
no more store-bought
- 10 Minutes of Work: Seriously, you just mix it all together in a bowl and bake!
- Two Ways To Play: You can either use caramel sauce or avoid processed sugar and use just honey and dates. Pick your own adventure!
- Lasts Forever: Granola isn’t fussy, just keep it on the counter to snack all day long.
Grab These Ingredients
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- Rolled Oats: It’s important to use rolled oats for the right texture. If you’re gluten-free, make sure they are certified gluten-free.
- Almonds: I like to add whole almonds for crunch and protein, but slivered almonds will work, too.
- Seeds: For some nutty notes, grab both sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds. Use raw, unsalted seeds since we will add salt to the whole mixture.
- Dates: These will add sweetness and great texture. Medjool dates are the easiest to work with and have the softest texture.
- Honey or Caramel: This is where you can pick what you like! Caramel is definitely more indulgent while honey is healthier.
- Sea Salt: For the salted part of salted caramel!
Let’s Mix!
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- Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
how to get granola chunks
Let it cool! Seriously, don’t touch a single oat on that tray until it’s completely cooled. This allows the sugars to set so you get those great chunks!
Use it up
Granola is delicious just on its own (if you don’t want a full granola bar) but it’s also good as a topping on almost everything!
- High Protein Banana Split: Top bananas with yogurt, berries, and granola for a fun breakfast.
- Frozen Yogurt Bark: For when you need a sweet and healthy treat with a bit of crunch from granola.
- Meal Prep Snack Box: Customize this with everything you love, including salted caramel granola.
How To Make Salted Caramel Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats, 180 g
- ½ almonds, 75 g, chopped
- ¼ sesame seeds, 30 g
- ¼ pumpkin seeds, 30 g
- 1 cup medjool dates, 175 g, chopped
- ½ cup honey or store bought caramel, 120 mL
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Cook: Spread onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until toasted and crispy. Allow to cool before breaking into bite-sized chunks.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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