Homemade Granola: A Simple and Wholesome Treat

With everything we see in the news, it’s hard to be sure that store-bought products are truly safe to consume. I think we’re all on edge at this point.

As a mother of three beautiful children—and now, a soon-to-be gram gram—I’ve found myself looking at things from a whole new perspective. Yes, I’m about to embark on the journey of being someone’s grandmother! And while many people are surprised when I tell them, the truth is, I was a young mother, which means I get to be a young grandmother, too.

Once I learned I had a grandbaby on the way, something shifted in me. I wanted the very best for this little one, even if that meant making things from scratch. And today, that journey led me to homemade granola for mommy to be.

I went to my good ol' Pinterest and typed in "Granola Recipe" and I came across this one by The Toasty Kitchen. The best part? The recipe called for just five simple ingredients—ones I already had on hand. As I slid the tray into the oven, the warm, toasty aroma filled the entire house. It was incredible. All my kids came rushing in, thinking I had baked cookies!

There’s something so special about making food from scratch—knowing exactly what goes into it and seeing your loved ones enjoy it. See what I rate it below!

Print Recipe by The Toasty Kitchen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf7aNnRbL8w

Here’s My Initial Scoring for This Recipe by 'The Toasty Kitchen':

Was the recipe easy to understand? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Was it simple to follow? ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐

Did it take longer or shorter than expected? ⭐⭐ 

➡️ It took shorter than expected to cook. The oats would have burned if I had left them in for the full 30 minutes the recipe called for.

Was it worth making? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely!

🍯 Flavor: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious, but I might tweak it next time! (Blog post to be continued) 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Approval: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (My kids thought it was cookies—enough said!)

How Would I Tweak It?

I noticed that the granola was done within the first 20 minutes. All ovens are different, so make sure to check your granola to ensure it does not burn!

I can’t wait to experiment with new flavors and share more homemade goodness with you all. Have you ever made granola from scratch? Let’s chat in the comments!