This Honey Sea Salt Granola recipe is made with only a few simple + nutritious ingredients (that you most likely already have on hand! 😉), only requires a few minutes of prep time, is gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar free, and most importantly— DELISH!
I have one word for this granola… addicting!!! The sweet and salty combo always just gets me! Any other sweet + salty lovers out there?? I grab handfuls of it plain for quick snacking and have been topping all of my smoothie bowls and yogurt bowls it!
I used to be intimidated to make my own granola at home. It seemed complicated and tedious. I am here to tell you, that is FAR from the truth! Homemade granola (at least the way I make it 😜) is superrrrr simple and homemade always just tastes better IMO! Plus, your kitchen will smell amazing for hours.
Why should I make granola at home vs. buying at the store?
Like I mentioned above, it is honeslty so simple to make, 5 minutes of prep time max and then all you need to do is bake! It is also much cheaper than buying at the store— you guys know how inexpensive oats are. You can also customize your granola exactly how you like it. You can use sprouted oats for easier digestion, gluten-free if needed, organic if you please… you name it! You can also control the amount and type of sweetener you prefer, add in your favorite extra’s (hello chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, etc!). The possibilities are endless 🙌
Can I make this recipe nut-free?
Absolutely! Simply swap out mixed nuts for any seeds of choice. Or leave the nut/seeds out completely. I personally like them for the nutty flavor, crunch, and some healthy fat but they are not necessary.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
It can be! All oats are gluten-free but many are processed in a facility that also handles gluten, so they are often cross-contaminated. If you don’t have a severe allergy or celiac disease, this shouldn’t be an issue. If you do have celiac or an extreme sensitivity/allergy, make sure you buy certified gluten-free oats.
I’m vegan… how can I make this recipe fit my lifestyle?
Swap out the honey for maple syrup… Maple Sea Salt Granola UMMM YUM!
Check out my video tutorial for this recipe HERE.
If you loved this recipe, also check out my Low Sugar Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola!
Honey Sea Salt Granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 1/3 cup nut or seeds (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted— or swap in oil of choice)
- sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add oats, nuts/seeds, honey, and coconut oil to a bowl and mix well.
- Spread oat mixture onto parchment paper and flatten down with a spatula. Top with sea salt.
- Bake 20 ish minutes or until edges start to slightly brown.
- Let cool completely and then break apart. Store in a baggie or an airtight container.
This was my first attempt making granola, and it turned out great for the most part. I found that areas where the layer was too thick isn’t brittle after baking. Areas of the spread out layer that are too thin burn within the twenty minutes. Might be useful to add info on how thin to spread the layer. Regardless, it was super tasty and very easy!
Hi Harper! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe— good idea to make a note on how think to spread it, I try to spread it pretty thin while still keeping all of the pieces touching. Thank you! 🙂