Easy Homemade Honey Almond Chunky Granola

This delicious Easy Homemade Honey Almond Chunky Granola Recipe is perfect for topping yogurt, oatmeal, smoothie bowls, or with milk! It’s so chunky, so it’s perfect for just snacking on by itself!

Granola is probably one of my favorite ways to add crunch to my overnight oats. CHUNKY granola is on another level. Something about just being able to take out a big chunk out of the jar and eat it hits different. 

Granola is also one of my favorite foods because it’s so versatile. You can mix and match so many different flavors and add-ins and easily create a new granola. And, this version is high-protein!

Ingredients in this Easy Honey Almond Chunky Granola

Rolled Oats: These are the base of the granola so they’re pretty important here. I haven’t tried subbing this with quick oats, but I think that should work.

Almonds: Almonds are pretty central to this Honey Almond Granola. They add a perfect crunch and a great nutty flavor! If you don’t have almonds, I think pecans would also work well here! 

Coconut Oil: This helps bind all the ingredients and helps everything toast together nicely. You can sub olive oil for this! 

Liquid Sweetener: Since this is a Honey Almond Granola, I used honey but feel free to use maple syrup if you want a vegan version! Both of these will help all the ingredients stick together! 

Protein Powder: This adds in a boost of protein and flavor to your granola! Feel free to leave this out if you don’t want to add any! Just add 1 tbsp more oats and 1 tsp vanilla extract. 

Shredded Coconut: This adds a super subtle coconut flavor, which I love, but feel free to substitute with pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, or hemp seeds! 

Add-ins: I’m obsessed with dates and they add a nice, chewy contrast to the crunchy granola. But feel free to add in chocolate chips, dried berries, or some more almonds! 

How to make this Easy Chunky Honey Almond Granola

This granola is super easy to make, which is another reason why I love it! 

In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, almonds, cinnamon, ginger, protein powder, and shredded coconut. 

In a small saucepan, heat the coconut oil and honey over low heat until the coconut oil is completely melted. Pour it over the dry ingredients immediately and stir it well to combine. 

Place it evenly on top of the parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven. 

Bake it for 17-20 minutes, and make sure to NOT STIR. Flip the tray around for that it bakes evenly. 

Bake for another 5-7 minutes, but make sure to keep an eye on it so that it doesn’t burn.

While you’re baking it, chopped up the dates into small pieces. 

Take it the granola out of the oven once it’s done. It won’t be chunky yet but be patient it will be! 

Press in the add-ins evenly throughout the tray but be careful not to move around the granola. We want it to set in place. 

Once it’s cooled completely, take the granola and break it into as big of chunks as you’d like! 

 

Why is this Honey Almond Granola balanced?

Although this granola isn’t a meal by itself, I still like to make my snacks as well-rounded as I can by including all three food groups!

Protein: We’re getting protein from the oats, almonds, and protein powder! 

Carb: We’re getting a mix of fast and slow digesting carbs here with the oats, honey, and dates! This will give us quick energy, as well as sustain us for a while.

Fats: We’re getting lots of satiating fats here from the almonds, coconut oil, and shredded coconut which adds lots of flavor and fullness!

How to store

This is great to make ahead because it lasts for 1-2 weeks in an airtight jar or container!

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