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It seems like everything in the grocery store is getting more and more expensive.
I seriously think I spend $10-15 on cereal and granola each week! Cereal is one of my go to options for a quick meal or snack when I’m in a rush. I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t have it for dinner last night…
However, when each box is $4-5, it adds up pretty quickly!
The downside is that granola is even more expensive.
Sure it’s convenient (and extremely tasty if you buy the right brand), but it’s so easy to make at home, more cost effective, and you control the ingredients.
Plus, you can customize it any way you want!
Does it get any better than that?
I love granola. It’s amazing.
It’s a great midday snack day, but it’s also a perfect addition to breakfast. It goes great with yogurt, fruit, cereal, or even a topping on pancakes or waffles.
Honey Almond Granola
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Keywords: bake breakfast snack low-sodium vegetarian vegan almonds cinnamon maple syrup vanilla
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 TBS canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 TBS ground flax seed
- 1 cup whole almonds
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300*.
Grease a 15×10 baking pan.
In a large bowl combine the oats, almonds, cinnamon, and ground flax seeds.
In another saucepan, combine the honey and canola oil,. Whisk well over medium low heat until combined.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
Pour into the baking pan and spread out evenly.
Bake in a 300* oven for 30 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring after the first 20 minutes.
This granola reminded me of Justin’s Honey Almond Butter. I love that stuff!
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You know I love my granola… and cinnamon
I really need to try making my own sometime since I completely agree that cereal and granola can get so freaking expensive!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope recently posted..Eleven About Me
I love making granola at home – especially to control the sugar content!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat recently posted..Brownie Batter Yogurt
I have never made granola at home but I might have to start. I try to buy it in the bulk bins at the store because it is cheaper than the packaged stuff, but making it at home is definitely the cheapest way.
Mattie @ Comfy and Confident recently posted..Pomodoro Techinque, WIAW & Thai Paradise
Looks super crunchy! My favorite type of granola. You can’t beat whole almonds.
Allie@LiveLaughEat recently posted..What the Heel?!
sounds great! i’ve been using brown rice syrup in my granola lately and it seems to make it a bit more crunchy than honey does, which i love!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean recently posted..Sweet Potato Falafel
I always make my own – it also lets you control the sugars that they dump into many store bought granolas. and it’s fun to experiment with the mix-ins! I love adding peanut butter to mine.
I was just thinking of how I wanted to stop at the store and pick up some things to make granola. This may be the winning recipe!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas recently posted..Tagged…
homemade granola makes me want to make out with myself.
Cat @Breakfast to Bed recently posted..I Want You to Feel My Influence.
i have actually never made my own granola…im kinda surprised. it looks soo good and definitely easy. ill have to try this recipe thanks!
amy@healthyhungryhappy.com recently posted..Lighter Fudge Brownies
I was just looking at granola the other day in the store. It IS pricey! Thanks for the recipe. I may give it a go this weekend!
Kristi @ Sweetly Fit recently posted..Lets Rock This Wednesday
Seriously. I refuse to buy cereal unless it’s on BOGO. But this sounds like an awesome recipe to me, and looks tastier than the stuff on the shelf.
Kristina @ Love and Zest recently posted..Easy Crockpot Nachos
Okay I need to make this ASAP. I spend waaaay too much money on Bear Naked Vanilla Almond Crunch granola. It’s such a dream in vanilla almond milk!!
Alexis @ Hummusapien recently posted..the things I do for a good dressing
Oh yummy…this is making me hungry haha. That looks delicious
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..8 Ways You May be Sabotaging Your Workout Efforts
Holy yum. I wish you could virtually give me handful. This looks divine!
Heather @ For the Love of Kale recently posted..My Conversation with Two Strangers
I have never thought about making granola at home. It looks really yummy!
rashmi recently posted..Four Must Have Accessories for Vitamix Blenders
Way to stick it to tha man! :p Besides the fact that it’s cheaper, I like the fact that you can make whatever flavor your taste buds desire.
yum! we used to make homemade granola all the time a few years ago. need to get back into.
pinning this recipe!
Yum! It would be interesting to price out this recipe to see just how much you’re saving by making your own.
BroccoliHut recently posted..Double Duty with the Muffin Tin
honey and almonds are my fave things to add to granola!! I actually started kind of exclusively making my own – I eat it less often than cereal so its def not worth it to spend lots of money on a good brand. homemade FTW!
Kate recently posted..Until Later (but hopefully sooner)
This looks so good! I love granola, it definitely is the perfect quick snack, which would probably be why I just ran out of it the other day. I’ll have to replenish my homemade granola stash this weekend and make this one!
delish! Can’t wait to make this! We spend a small fortune each month on granola-and honey almond just happens to be our favorite. It is one of my little girls fav snacks with greek yogurt and honey
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