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Chewy Nut Loaded Granola

January 30, 2024 11 Comments

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It’s nuts how many nuts are in this homemade Chewy Nut Loaded Granola recipe.  It’s easy to make with old fashioned oats and nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans and cashews – plus honey, maple syrup, and lots of your favorite dried fruit for just the right touch of sweetness and extra chew.

granola milk in bottle

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

This homemade chewy granola recipe is better than anything you find at the store! Not only is it a more wholesome and budget-friendly option, here you get to completely control the amount and type of nuts and fruits that go into the granola. We include suggestions for what goodies we like most, but feel free to customize the recipe to your liking.

I love any breakfast or snack that includes raw nuts: They contain a wide range of vitamins and minerals, and are delicious – the ultimate good and good for you food! Also, there is no refined sugar in this recipe. All of the sweetness in the granola comes from honey, maple syrup, and your choice of dried fruits like cranberries and blueberries.

Packed with fiber-rich whole oats and wheat germ for an extra kick of carbs, this granola is guaranteed to add some pep to your step!

Recipe Ingredients

oats, nuts, coconut in baking pan
  • Uncooked Old Fashioned Oats – These can be steel-cut or rolled oats, but not quick oats.
  • Nuts, Chopped or Sliced – We use a combination of almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, and cashews.
  • Wheat Germ – The germ is a piece from the wheat kernel. It adds a nice taste and texture, but you can omit if you like.
  • Unsweetened Coconut – Shredded.
  • Avocado Oil – The natural oil pressed from the pulp of an avocado. It has a mellow taste and lovely rich consistency.
  • Honey and Maple Syrup – This combination makes the granola nice and sticky, and adds just the right touch of sweetness.
  • Sea Salt – A generous pinch helps to balance the sweet and nutty flavors.
  • Dried Fruit – We love blends of dried fruits like cranberries, blueberries, and chopped dried apricots in this granola recipe.

How to Make Chewy Loaded Granola with Nuts and Dried Fruit

Mixed oats and nuts
honey, maple syrup, oil in pan
  1. Preheat oven to 325℉.  In a roasting pan, add oats, nuts, coconut, and wheat germ.  A 9 x 13 pan isn’t large enough, a large baking sheet is too shallow, a roasting pan is just right. Stir the mixture to combine the ingredients evenly.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, add avocado oil, honey, maple syrup, and salt.   Heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges of the pan.  Whisk until the oil combines with honey and maple syrup.
Syrup poured over oat mixture
granola mixture in baking pan
  1. Pour mixture over oats and nuts.
  2. Stir well to evenly coat all of the ingredients.  Place in preheated oven and stir well every 10 minutes making sure to pull the mixture from the corners into the center because they cook the fastest and will brown too much.
mixed dried fruit on granola
granola, wooden spoon
  1. Remove from oven and add dried fruits.  Stir well.

Recipe Variations

  • Use 5 cups of any nuts you have on hand or that are your favorite.
  • Mix up the nuts with seeds of your choice, like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
  • Mix up the dried fruits with chopped dates, raisins or sultanas (not my first choice, but this is your granola).
  • Coconut oil is a great substitute for avocado oil. 
  • Desiccated shredded coconut works just as well as ribbon or flaked coconut.
  • Add spices like cinnamon to change up the flavor.
granola in glass jar bottle of milk

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredient makes granola clump together?

The maple syrup acts as a binder, while also keeping the granola chewy.

Do you add dried fruit before or after baking granola?

Bake the oats and nut mixture before adding dried fruit to the granola.

What is the best way to keep granola fresh?

Store the cool granola in a large container with a lid. Keep in the pantry, or freeze!

How long does homemade granola last?

Chewy nut loaded granola will keep well for up to 2 weeks at room temperature. Or store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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granola milk in bottle
4.69 from 16 votes
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Chewy Nut Loaded Granola

It's nuts how many nuts are in this homemade Chewy Nut Loaded Granola recipe.  It's easy to make with old fashioned oats and nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans and cashews – plus honey, maple syrup, and lots of your favorite dried fruit for just the right touch of sweetness and extra chew.

Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Switzerland
Keyword baked granola, Chewy granola, chewy nut granola, Granola recipe, homemade granola
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 24 1/2 cup servings
Calories 416 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

  • 6 cups uncooked old fashioned Oats
  • 1 cup almonds roughly chopped or slivered
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup pistachio nuts
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut
  • 2/3 cup avocado oil
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 – 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup dried blueberries
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots

Instructions

  1. In a large roasting pan mix the oats, nuts, wheat germ, coconut.     

  2. In a medium saucepan heat the oil, honey, maple syrup, and salt until blended and beginning to bubble around the edges.  Pour the warm syrup over the oats and nuts.  Stir until the oats and nuts and completely coated. 

  3. Bake in a 325℉ oven for 30 minutes, turning and stirring every 10 minutes.

  4. Remove from oven and stir in dried fruit. Store in an airtight container. Can also be frozen.  Makes at least 2 quarts or more.  

Recipe Notes

TIps:

  • A 9 x 13 pan isn’t large enough, a large baking sheet is too shallow, a roasting pan is just right.
  • Stir well every 10 minutes making sure to pull the mixture from the corners into the center because they cook the fastest and will brown too much.
  • Salt is optional but really brings out great flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container or two.  This will make over 2 quarts of granola.  Enough to freeze or share.

Make this granola your own

  • Use 5 cups of any nuts you have on hand or that are your favorite.
  • Mix up the nuts with seeds of your choice, like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
  • Mix up the dried fruits with chopped dates, raisins or sultanas (not my first choice, but this is your granola)
  • Coconut oil is a great substitute for avocado oil.  Did you know this granola is Vegan?  Using oil over butter keeps it Vegan.
  • Desiccated shredded coconut works just as well as ribbon or flaked coconut.
  • Add spices like cinnamon to change up the flavor.  
Nutrition Facts
Chewy Nut Loaded Granola
Amount Per Serving (4 oz)
Calories 416 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 7mg0%
Potassium 433mg12%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 220IU4%
Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Kate says

    December 25, 2023 at 3:19 pm

    4 stars
    This is not vegan because it has honey. Fortunately, I am not vegan. Too bad for my vegan friends.

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      December 31, 2023 at 4:38 am

      Thank you for reminding me about the honey. Pure maple syrup is a great substitute for the honey.

      Reply
  2. Susan says

    October 14, 2022 at 9:54 pm

    TONIGHT is the 4th or 5th time i have made this wonderful granola. My husband was looking for a chewy granola with lots of nuts. He loves this. I only cook it for 20 minutes. Thank you for a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      October 15, 2022 at 8:25 pm

      Thank you so much for commenting. I’m thrilled you and your husband enjoy this nutty granola. It’s a favorite in our house!

      Reply
  3. Jamie says

    May 14, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    thIS LOOKS DELICIOUS – HOW LONG DOES THIS GRANOLA STAY FRESH IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER BEFORE HAVING TO PUT IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER?

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      May 14, 2020 at 8:30 pm

      The granola will stay fresh for at least 2 weeks in an airtight container. I have actually had a jar in my pantry for 1 month that was still soft and chewy. It will keep in the freezer for months.

      Reply
  4. Candi says

    April 3, 2019 at 12:20 am

    5 stars
    This was seriously SO easy to make, and tastes So good! the entire family LOVED it!!! Definite keeper!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      April 3, 2019 at 2:17 am

      I’m so glad to hear that. Thank you so much. You’re the best.

      Reply
  5. Keith Barton says

    February 7, 2019 at 4:20 am

    5 stars
    This is my favorite granola and one of the best things you make.

    Reply
  6. Charees Miller says

    January 15, 2019 at 9:51 pm

    5 stars
    This granola is amazing!!! Best recipe ever!!!

    Reply
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