Kids Granola (no refined sugar and nut free)
A delicious and easy to make kids granola recipe. This granola for kids contains no refined sugars. Kids can add in their favorite mix-ins at the end.
Yield: 3 cups
Equipment
- 1 9x13 or larger baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ - 1 cup mix-ins see notes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C. Line a 9x13-inch or larger baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, coconut oil, honey, cinnamon and salt. If your kitchen is chilly, it may be easier to first heat the coconut oil and honey in the microwave for about 15 seconds before adding it to the oats.
- Spread the oats on the baking sheet, and use a spatula to spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the oven for 22-28 minutes total, stirring halfway through with a spatula.If you would like a softer granola, take it out between 22-25 minutes. If you like crunchy granola, take it out between 25-28 minutes. The granola will harden while it cools. If you want clusters in your granola, once you have taken it out of the oven, do not stir the granola until it has completely cooled.See notes for the clink test to tell if your granola is done.
- Once the granola has cooled, transfer it into a big bowl and break apart any large clumps you would like. Add in your choice of mix-ins.
- Store in an airtight container. Granola should last up to 2 weeks, but but use your best judgment depending on how dry/crunchy you like your granola toasted.
Notes
Granola Clink Test: If you aren't sure if the granola is ready, try the clink test. Use a spoon and remove a few pieces of the granola into a glass cup. Wait a few minutes for it to cool then shake the cup around. If you can hear the granola "clinking," then it is done. If not, then leave it to bake another few minutes before testing again.
Recipe adapted from my Honey Granola by The Worktop.