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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Granola

★★★★★ 5 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin3/31/20

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healthy oatmeal raisin granola
healthy oatmeal raisin granola

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Granola is the perfect healthy snack or breakfast option. It’s delicious enjoyed alone or as a topping for yogurt, smoothie bowls, or ice cream!

oatmeal raisin granola

Healthy homemade raisin granola

Granola is one of those foods that always comes in handy in the kitchen. I love to have a jar ready to go so that I can include a nice crunch whenever I’m in the mood. This is usually the case when I eat yogurt or smoothie bowls!

Plus, sometimes a cup of granola with a splash of almond milk makes a great snack!

I love to keep a stash of this particular granola because it’s a lot healthier than the processed options that we see in the grocery store. I swapped many of the traditional granola ingredients with options that are more nutrient-dense to create a granola recipe that’s both delicious and healthy!

If you love making granola, try my Healthy Chocolate Granola Recipe too.

Ingredients needed to make raisin chocolate granola

To make this granola, you’ll be using a blend of ingredients that include spices, nut butter, chocolate, and more. Trust me, this granola does not skimp out on flavor!

To make this recipe, you’ll need:

  • Rolled oats
  • Salt
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Almond butter
  • Honey
  • Coconut oil
  • Vanilla
  • Raisins
  • Mini chocolate chips
oatmeal raisin granola

Kitchen tools used to make homemade granola

This homemade granola recipe is very simple and only requires basic tools. Here’s what you’ll need to complete this recipe:

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • Mixing spatula or spoon

How to make easy oatmeal granola

This homemade granola recipe is as simple as it gets. With only a few short steps, this granola requires less than 10 minutes of prep time! In fact, it will probably take closer to 5 minutes to prepare this dish for the oven. Here’s how it’s done:

To start, preheat your oven to 325F and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mix the oats, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Then, using a small bowl, stir the almond butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla together.

Next, add the wet ingredients to the dry, and stir until fully mixed.

Spread the mixture onto parchment paper in one flat layer. The oats should all be touching (no empty spots), and they shouldn’t be too thick in any one area.

Bake for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown on the edges. Let cool for 1 minute before touching.

After an hour, break the granola into desired chunks and add raisins and chocolate chips.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

oatmeal raisin granola

A healthier granola recipe

Many granola recipes used processed ingredients that are full of chemicals and preservatives. They’re made to last, so they’re filled with ingredients that aren’t necessarily the greatest.

For this healthy oatmeal raisin granola recipe, I wanted to keep things simple and healthy. So, I made some ingredient swaps!

By using these natural ingredients, your granola will taste fresh and will be much more nutrient-dense. Here are the ingredients that I left out, and how I replaced them:

  • Brown sugar: By using honey, spices, chocolate, and the natural flavoring of almond butter, I was able to omit brown sugar from this recipe. Even without the sugar, this granola is perfectly sweet!
  • Canola oil: Instead of using canola oil, I used coconut oil. This swap is much healthier and provides healthy fats.
  • Peanut butter: Though almond butter and peanut butter are quite similar in nutrients, almond butter is slightly better. It contains a bit more vitamins and minerals than peanut butter, which in this case makes it the “better” option.

More healthy granola topping ideas

There are more topping ideas where raisins and mini chocolate chips came from! Depending on your mood, you may wish to use some different flavoring extras in this healthy recipe. Feel free to mix and match your toppings and choose anything you’d like. Here are some fun ideas:

  • Nuts: Walnuts, pecans, and almond slivers all taste delicious!
  • Seeds: Sunflower, sesame, flax, and pumpkin seeds are great options.
  • Dried fruit: Consider dried cranberries, apricots, peaches, apples, and more!
  • Shredded coconut: Shredded coconut is so delicious and works well as a granola addition!
chunks of granola

Healthy oatmeal raisin granola substitution options

You may be interested in using a few different ingredients for your recipe. If so, here are some easy substitution options!

  • Almond butter: Any nut butter can be used in this recipe at a 1:1 ratio. If you’re looking for extra protein, peanut butter may be the option for you.
  • Coconut oil: If you aren’t a fan of coconut oil, feel free to use canola or vegetable oil in its place.
  • Vanilla: Vanilla extract can be replaced with maple syrup at a 1:1 ratio.
  • Raisins: I find that people either love raisins, or they hate them! If you’re not a fan, feel free to use any dried fruit in place of raisins to achieve the desired flavor. Alternatively, you may simply leave them out!

Try these breakfast ideas from Erin Lives Whole!

Are you in the market for some new creative and healthy breakfast ideas? If so, you’ll want to try these!

  • Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal
  • Healthy Spinach Bacon Quiche
  • Healthy Sweet Potato Muffins
  • Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies
oatmeal raisin granola
★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Granola

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Granola is the perfect healthy snack or breakfast option. It’s delicious enjoyed alone or as a topping for yogurt, smoothie bowls, or ice cream!

Prep: 10Cook: 20Total: 30 minutes
Yield 4 cups 1x
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together oats, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together almond butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until fully mixed.
  5. Spread onto parchment paper and press tightly into one flat layer. The oats should all be touching (no empty spots) but not too thick.
  6. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown on edges. Let cool for 1 hour before touching.
  7. After an hour, break into desired chunks and add raisins and chocolate chips.
  8. Store in airtight container at room temperature. 
Author: ErinCategory: gluten-free, breakfastMethod: bake
oatmeal raisin granola

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  1. Colleen says

    Posted on 7/22 at 12:58 pm

    My weekly go to granola recipe! Love love

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/22 at 10:00 pm

      Hi Colleen, so happy you love it so much!

      Reply
  2. Alexa says

    Posted on 1/3 at 7:19 pm

    My mom and I have been making this the past few weeks and we LOVE IT!! My mom says that it’s the “best granola she’s ever had”. We love adding nuts, shredded coconut & chocolate chips.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 3:15 pm

      Hi Alexa, thank you so much for sharing! Love that you make it your own! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sydney says

    Posted on 9/26 at 3:39 pm

    Hey erin! I made this with liquid coconut oil. It felt like the oats were more “runny” – should I use regular next time? And should I assume if liquid isn’t specified that it’s just regular? 🙂 (nothing against you – I just wasn’t sure!!!) it took about 22 minutes to get golden brown, too! So just wasn’t sure.

    This granola is so good regardless! I omitted raisins and nutmeg because I didn’t have any. Still turned out great!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/1 at 2:12 pm

      Hi Sydney, the coconut oil being liquid shouldn’t matter too much. But yes, I typically always use regular and then just melt it myself. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  4. Ashlee says

    Posted on 4/8 at 6:24 pm

    SO good! I used peanut butter instead of almond butter, cranberries instead of raisins and I added some toasted pecans because that’s what I had on hand. I will definitely be making this again! I might add coconut next time too.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/5 at 10:02 pm

      Hi Ashlee, I am so happy you enjoyed it and made it your own!

      Reply
  5. Justina says

    Posted on 4/6 at 3:17 pm

    So so so good. Make this ASAP!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/5 at 10:24 pm

      Hi Justina, I am so happy you like it!!

      Reply
    • Candy says

      Posted on 10/17 at 4:36 pm

      I make this granola every Sunday, to have for the week in my yogurt or just for a snack! It’s so good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin says

        Posted on 10/18 at 6:08 pm

        Hi Candy, so happy it is part of your weekly routine!!

  6. Ellen says

    Posted on 4/5 at 10:49 am

    Super simple to make and super delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/5 at 10:32 pm

      Hi Ellen, I am so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  7. Kelsey Gallagher says

    Posted on 3/31 at 11:08 am

    I can’t wait to try this! I was going to make another granola recipe this past weekend and I saw your story saying you were going to post this recipe later this week so I decided to hold off on making the granola. This will be on my to-do list this weekend!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/6 at 9:14 pm

      Hi Kelsey, I am so happy you waited for my recipe!! How did it come out?

      Reply

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