How do I make homemade granola crispy?

The easiest way to achieve that crispy texture is to stir throughout the baking process. We recommend stirring every 10 minutes to allow for even baking.

How do you keep granola from burning?

The key to perfectly crispy (yet not burnt) berry granola is a relatively low oven temperature of 300°F. It's also important to give the granola a stir a few times to ensure even cooking on all sides.

Homemade Berry Granola - Crowded Kitchen

Name: Homemade Berry Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups old fashioned whole rolled oats; 1 cup raw, unsalted sunflower seeds; 1/3 cup melted coconut oil; ½ cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups dried berries of choice (we used a mix of cranberries, cherries and blueberries); 1/3 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

Description

This homemade berry granola is naturally sweet, crunchy, and packed with dried berries, coconut flakes and maple syrup. It's perfect for an easy breakfast on top of yogurt, chia pudding, a smoothie bowl or as a quick snack (by the handful, of course)!

Ingredients

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3 cups old fashioned whole rolled oats
1 cup raw, unsalted sunflower seeds
1/3 cup melted coconut oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups dried berries of choice (we used a mix of cranberries, cherries and blueberries)
1/3 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 300˚F / 150˚C. In a large bowl, stir together oats and sunflower seeds.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry and stir well to coat.
Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the granola mixture into an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes, then add coconut and stir. Return to oven for another 15-20 minutes (for a total baking time of 35 minutes), stirring once more halfway through the second baking period.
Remove from the oven and immediately stir in dried fruit. Let it cool completely on the baking sheet before serving, and break into small pieces or clusters.

Notes

Storage: One of the best things about this granola is that it stores well for up to a few weeks in an air-tight container. You can also freeze it for several months for longer-term storage.

Baking: One of the keys to perfectly golden berry granola is stirring while baking to ensure even baking and a crisp throughout. We stir this berry granola every 10 minutes and check it after 30 minutes to see if it needs more time (most likely will take around 35 minutes).

Oats: Be sure to use old fashioned whole rolled oats and not instant or quick cooking oats. Rolled oats will provide the best texture and flavor. For those with celiac or a severe gluten allergy, be sure to use certified gluten free oats.

Coconut flakes: You can use either sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes, depending on how sweet you want the granola to be.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 308
Sugar: 21.6 g
Sodium: 54.8 mg
Fat: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 41.1 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 5 g