This quick and easy granola is perfect for busy mornings! Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s crispy, golden, and lightly sweetened with honey and maple syrup. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s nutritious and versatile—sprinkle it over yogurt, enjoy it with milk, or snack on it straight from the jar. A delicious homemade treat with zero baking required!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup flaked coconut
- 1/3 cup wheat germ
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Splash vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt
- Strawberry yogurt and fresh blueberries, for serving
How To Make 5-Minute Granola?
- Toast the dry ingredients: Add the oats, almonds, and coconut to a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir constantly and toast until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the wheat germ, then transfer the mixture to a plate.
- Make the syrup: Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until a thin syrup forms.
- Coat the granola: Return the toasted dry ingredients to the skillet and stir quickly to coat everything evenly in the syrup. Keep stirring to prevent clumping, about 1 minute.
- Serve or store: Enjoy warm or let cool for 30 minutes to allow the granola to crisp up. Serve sprinkled over cold yogurt with fresh blueberries.
Recipe Tips:
- Toast for extra crunch: Toasting the oats, almonds, and coconut before adding the syrup makes the granola extra crispy and brings out a rich, nutty flavor. Don’t skip this step!
- Stir quickly after adding the syrup: Once you mix in the syrup, stir fast to coat everything evenly without clumping. This keeps the granola light and crispy.
- Don’t overcook the syrup: Cook the syrup just until it starts bubbling (about 1 minute). If it cooks too long, it can harden too much when cooled.
- Let it cool for maximum crunch: If you like crunchy granola, let it sit for at least 30 minutes before eating. It firms up as it cools.
- Customize your mix-ins: Add extras like chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or dark chocolate after cooling for a personal touch!
How To Store Leftovers?
Let the granola cool completely to room temperature. Then, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or the fridge. It stays fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 118
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
- Sodium: 2mg
- Potassium: 105mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 14g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 3g
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5-Minute Granola
Description
This quick and easy granola is perfect for busy mornings! Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s crispy, golden, and lightly sweetened with honey and maple syrup. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s nutritious and versatile—sprinkle it over yogurt, enjoy it with milk, or snack on it straight from the jar. A delicious homemade treat with zero baking required!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Toast the dry ingredients: Add the oats, almonds, and coconut to a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir constantly and toast until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the wheat germ, then transfer the mixture to a plate.
- Make the syrup: Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until a thin syrup forms.
- Coat the granola: Return the toasted dry ingredients to the skillet and stir quickly to coat everything evenly in the syrup. Keep stirring to prevent clumping, about 1 minute.
- Serve or store: Enjoy warm or let cool for 30 minutes to allow the granola to crisp up. Serve sprinkled over cold yogurt with fresh blueberries.
Notes
- Toast for extra crunch: Toasting the oats, almonds, and coconut before adding the syrup makes the granola extra crispy and brings out a rich, nutty flavor. Don’t skip this step!
- Stir quickly after adding the syrup: Once you mix in the syrup, stir fast to coat everything evenly without clumping. This keeps the granola light and crispy.
- Don’t overcook the syrup: Cook the syrup just until it starts bubbling (about 1 minute). If it cooks too long, it can harden too much when cooled.
- Let it cool for maximum crunch: If you like crunchy granola, let it sit for at least 30 minutes before eating. It firms up as it cools.
- Customize your mix-ins: Add extras like chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or dark chocolate after cooling for a personal touch!
5-Minute Granola