There’s something truly comforting about starting your morning with homemade granola—it’s crunchy, perfectly spiced, and ready to elevate any yogurt or smoothie bowl. For today’s recipe, we added a twist with our favorite coffee alternative, Dandy Blend. Whether you’re looking for a new recipe to try or plan to gift this delicious homemade treat, this granola is all about warm cinnamon and the irresistible toasty flavor we love.
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Granola as the Perfect Topper
Homemade granola adds texture, subtle sweetness, and that perfect balance to yogurt, fruit, smoothie bowls, or even ice cream. Plus, when you sprinkle a bit of Dandy Blend right into your granola mix, you get deep, roasted, slightly nutty notes that mimic the best parts of coffee, minus the caffeine. It’s familiar, bold, and deeply satisfying. This homemade granola is one of those easy recipes that are so versatile and downright delightful, you’ll be looking for any excuse to add it to your meals.
How to Make Easy Homemade Granola with Dandy Blend
Making this homemade granola is as simple as it is satisfying. You’ll start by combining your dry ingredients—like rolled oats, nuts, and seeds—before mixing them with a blend of melted coconut oil (or olive oil), nut butter, a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup, a generous dash of cinnamon, and a dose (as much as you’d like) of Dandy Blend. Once everything is evenly coated, spread the mixture on a baking sheet and toast it low and slow in the oven. As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with the comforting scent of cinnamon and toasted grains. After it cools completely, you get the satisfaction of breaking it apart into clusters big or small. This granola may be categorized under easy recipes, but we promise it’s going to become a staple in your home with how many different ways you can spice it up. Because nothing beats a crunchy, golden batch of granola perfect for topping yogurt, sprinkling over smoothie bowls, or enjoying straight from the jar.
Homemade Cinnamon Dandy Blend Granola Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups organic oats
- ¼ cup nuts of choice (chopped pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts, etc.)
- ¼ cup seeds of choice (pumpkin, chia, sesame, etc.)
- 3 tbsp oil (coconut or olive work great)
- ¼ cup nut butter of choice (peanut or almond butter are perfect)
- 3 tbsp liquid sweetener of choice (we like maple syrup or honey)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Dandy Blend
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 250ºF.
- Combine the oats, nuts, and seeds, and set aside.
- Mix oil, nut butter, sweetener, cinnamon, Dandy Blend, and salt. Fold in the dry ingredients until completely coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet in one layer.
- Let bake for 40-50 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the granola to cool completely. You can refrigerate if you need to speed up the process. Then once it’s completely cooled, break into clusters and store in an airtight container for up to one week.
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*Disclaimer
Dandy Blend is not a supplement or medicine. Any health related questions or concerns, we always recommend consulting with your primary care physician.
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