The Best Pistachio Granola Recipe
This homemade pistachio granola recipe is crunchy, lightly sweetened, and packed with flavor for the perfect snack or breakfast topping.
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil (or avocado/olive oil)
- 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- ¾ cup roasted pistachios (see note or raw pistachios)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
- ¼ cup dried cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil and honey. Pour this mixture over the oat mixture, tossing thoroughly until all the oats are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and press down firmly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes total, stirring once at the 12-minute mark and pressing down again before continuing to bake until the granola is golden brown.
- Let the granola cool on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, stir in the pistachios, dried cherries, or raisins.
Notes
- Tip: Pressing down on the granola on the pan will help you form granola clusters instead of loose granola.
- Tip: If using raw pistachios, mix them in with the oats, honey, and coconut oil and bake them with the granola.