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Homemade Granola is one of those things that, once you try it, there’s no going back. It’s simple, endlessly customizable, and a total game-changer for quick breakfasts or easy snacks. Whether you like it chunky and crunchy or light and toasty, there’s something here for everyone.

This roundup brings together some of the best granola and granola bar recipes to keep your pantry stocked and your mornings running smoothly. You’ll find cozy classics like maple and apple cinnamon, bold flavors like chocolate and peanut butter, plus a few fun twists like sweet & spicy coconut or slow cooker granola. Most of these recipes use pantry staples and come together fast, making them perfect for weekend meal prep or spur-of-the-moment snacking.

So grab your oats, preheat the oven (or skip it if you’re going no-bake), and let’s make a few big batches to have on hand. These recipes are great on yogurt, with milk, or just by the handful, and they keep really well, too.

Easy Granola Recipes

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maple granola in a bowl with a spoon

Maple Granola

Homemade maple granola with brown sugar, pecans and crisp clusters. Simple, cozy and perfect over yogurt, with milk or by the handful!
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Protein granola in a bowl with milk

Protein Granola

This protein granola is packed full of healthy ingredients and lots of protein!
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Chocolate Granola

This homemade Chocolate Granola is rich, crunchy, and loaded with chocolate flavor in every bite!
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Peanut butter granola in a glass jar with a plaid cloth.

Peanut Butter Granola

Peanut Butter Granola: Easy to make and so peanut butter-y! A big batch will last weeks. Hearty, nourishing & so delish!
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Best Granola Bars Recipe

Chewy Granola Bars

These chewy granola bars make such a great breakfast or snack! An easy as can be, no-bake recipe that you can totally customize to your own taste.
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Best ever basic granola recipe- this can be customized in a million different ways, but it's really amazing as-is too!

Basic Granola Recipe

You’ll come back to this basic granola recipe time and time again- it’s simple and so good. Big clusters of crunchy oats and almonds, lightly sweetened with honey and brown sugar, with just a hint of warm cinnamon.
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Sweet and Spicy Homemade Granola with Coconut

This sweet, savory, and a little bit spicy granola recipe has a great combination of flavors with cayenne pepper, lime and coconut.
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Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Chocolate chip granola bars are an essential snack to have on hand! They’re easy to make at home with pantry ingredients.
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Apple Cinnamon Granola

This Apple Cinnamon Granola is packed with pecans, old-fashioned oats, dried apples, and cinnamon. Easy-to-make, and gluten-free!
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Maple Almond Slow Cooker Granola

This Maple Almond Slow Cooker Granola is the perfect way to start your day! Delicious, seasonal, and so easy!
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Author

  • Nicole Johnson launched the site OrWhateverYouDo.com in 2010 as a platform to share her favorite recipes with friends and family. It quickly morphed into a passion and thriving business that she and her husband work on full-time, more than 15 years later. You can find family-friendly recipes for the grill, griddle, and all cooking methods.

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