Allow me to introduce to our newest addiction, a.k.a this simple honey-cinnamon granola. It’s a member of my favorite recipe category, you know the ones that are described as ridiculously easy and shamelessly delicious.
This crunchy, sweet granola is a certified family favorite at this point and we think it’s a fantastic way to start the day.
How to make simple honey-cinnamon granola.
All you need to whip up a batch of this wholesome granola are ingredients that are very likely sitting in your pantry as you read this post. As long as you have old-fashioned rolled oats, honey, ground cinnamon and a small measure of your favorite nuts on-hand, you have everything to make this unpretentious treat.
If you are a nut-free household and you want to try this granola recipe, feel free to substitute in pumpkin seeds, unsalted sunflower seeds or pepitas for the pecans in this recipe. Any of those would be a perfect addition to add just a little bit of extra crunch to this cereal.
When you make a batch of this honey-cinnamon granola, just be sure that you have a some of your favorite yogurt in the fridge to pair up with it. Topping vanilla or strawberry-flavored yogurt with a scoop of this sweet, crunchy mixture is my favorite way to enjoy it. However, if you like apples slathered in peanut butter, do top them with a bit of this granola for a new twist on an old fave. That is also a crazy-good snack!
We also use this honey-cinnamon granola as the base for homemade trail mix. We’ve been whipping up several batches of that good stuff lately too. I’ll share more about that trail mix and our favorite sweet and salty combination of goodies with y’all soon.
Happy eating, y’all!
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Simple Honey-Cinnamon Granola
This crunchy, sweet Simple Honey Cinnamon Granola is a certified family favorite recipe, and we think it’s a fantastic way to start the day. It’s a treat on it’s own or as a topping for yogurt or ice cream!
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Ingredients
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans (or another nut)
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1/3 cup + 1 tbsp honey (see notes below )
1-1/2 – 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
generous pinch of table salt
Directions
- Pre-heat oven to 300°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with either a silicon baking mat or parchment paper.
- In a medium-size bowl, mix all ingredients together and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes and remove pan to stir granola. Return to the oven for 15 minutes more.
- Remove pan to a rack to cool. Enjoy!
Recipe Video
Notes
- If you prefer a granola that is less sweet, use 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp honey in this recipe instead.
- Recipe as published on A Little Fish in the Kitchen at www.alittlefishinthekitchen.com. All content is owned by Marcelle G. Bolton. Please contact the author for permission to republish.
I suffer from tree nut allergies, so I can’t eat most granola sold in stores. Made this recipe today with just the oats, honey and cinnamon- SO GOOD! Thank you!
Hello Shannon, thank you so much for letting me know!! So happy to hear the honey cinnamon granola recipe worked in a way for you to enjoy it! 💛
Looks great. Thanks for your suggestion, I think I would probably like the less sweet version and I now know how much to use.
nothing tastes quite as good as fresh, homemade granola!
Hi Grace, thank you! Hope you and your family are doing well! <3
Wow — I actually have all the ingredients for this! We are so desperate for snacks mid-morning. This will be perfect. (I have never made granola before and I think I have only eaten it once!)
I hope you and Mark enjoy it, David!! Thank you so much 🙂
This looks terrific! I’m not a huge fan of granola all but itself, but it’s wonderful to mix in with yogurt. Or ice cream. 🙂 Good stuff — thanks.
It’s perfection on yogurt, John. We like to sprinkle on corn flakes too. Thank you!! 🙂
They look crunchy and yummy…perfect for breakfast or even as a salad topping 🙂
Hello Angie!! ooooh, a salad topping would be a new way to use this for us! Thank you!!