Chef John's Granola

Name: Chef John's Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups rolled oats; ½ cup chopped almonds; ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds; ⅓ cup shredded coconut; ½ cup dried currants

Rating: 4.63 stars

40 Ratings
31 Reviews
6 Photos

There's no better way to enjoy sweet, juicy, late-summer fruit than a parfait with yogurt and crunchy, homemade granola.

By Chef John

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

¼ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup chopped almonds
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
⅓ cup shredded coconut
½ cup dried currants

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner.

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Step 2

Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, and salt in a bowl. Add oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and coconut. Mix well, making sure all ingredients are coated evenly.
Step 3

Pour onto prepared baking sheet and distribute in an even layer.
Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes lightly with the tines of a fork so mixture toasts evenly and granola is golden brown.
Step 5

Pour into a bowl and, while mixture is still hot, mix in currants. Cool. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

338.9 calories; protein 7.8g 16% DV; carbohydrates 44g 14% DV; fat 16.4g 25% DV; cholesterolmg; sodium 213.3mg 9% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (31)

Most helpful positive review

Kelly Sabin

07/31/2013

My whole family really liked it BUT we changed a whole lot. I am sure it tastes great as is. But we are trying to cut out all refined sugar and vegetable oils. so I substituted a banana and coconut oil. Smelled like banana nut bread while baking and had excellent flavor. We ate almost all of it in a day so now I am making a double batch today (not even 24 hours since the last batch) Read More

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Most helpful critical review

BroMama

01/13/2016

Me and Chef John have a difference of opinion on what the finished product should be. I guess he was making a loose granola that could only be used as a topping. While I was looking for a granola that would set into big pieces that could be grabbed as a snack to go. When I realized this granola was not setting in the oven I started topping with honey and then light corn syrup when the honey ran out. I added enough to get the effect but I will go back to my old recipe. Also, I always bake with the dried fruit mixed in, I actually like it better. The fruit plumps and sticks to the oat mixture when you bake it in. Read More

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40 Ratings

5 star values: 33
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 2

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Kelly Sabin

07/31/2013

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BroMama

01/13/2016

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sfine

12/13/2013

Delicious simple and quick to make. Wow I have not bought store-made cereal since discovering this recipe. I double the recipe because it goes really fast and eliminate the sugar because it doesn't really need it. Sooo good! Read More

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Lea

06/27/2013

Best Granola ever I love to play around with adding different dried fruits and nuts my friends rave whenever I make this. (I add cinnamon too) Read More

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tansey4

05/09/2013

Very tasty a little on the sweet side so next time I might try to reduce the amount of maple syrup. I'll definitely make it again. Read More

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(3)

madsci75

03/22/2015

I skipped the currants replaced the pumpkin seeds with sunflower replaced the vegetable oil with coconut oil and put it over yogurt and fruit as suggested. It was superb. Read More

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brunerca

02/10/2014

Loved this easy recipe. It makes a lot of granola. Read More

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Beth

09/18/2018

My favorite granola. I start with Chef John s recipe then I add any nuts cereal or dried coconut I want to get rid of. Everyone loves it! Read More

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she's learning

08/29/2016

this recipe is my favourite! I make double so it lasts longer and I eat it with yogurt and berries. instead of maple syrup I put water to make it a little healthier. if you still want the sweetness from the syrup half of each is also good enough. the recipe is a much healthier alternative compared to the granola you buy in stores. I also add sunflower seeds and cranberries because my brother is allergic to all nuts. I love this recipe and so does my family. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Chef John's Granola

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 338.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 16 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 19 %

sugars:

fat: 25 %

saturated fat: 16 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 1 %

niacin equivalents: 20 %

vitamin b6: 6 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 4 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 20 %

magnesium: 43 %

potassium: 11 %

sodium: 9 %

thiamin: 21 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Kelly Sabin

07/31/2013

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BroMama

01/13/2016

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sfine

12/13/2013

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Lea

06/27/2013

Best Granola ever I love to play around with adding different dried fruits and nuts my friends rave whenever I make this. (I add cinnamon too)

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(4)

tansey4

05/09/2013

Very tasty a little on the sweet side so next time I might try to reduce the amount of maple syrup. I'll definitely make it again.

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madsci75

03/22/2015

I skipped the currants replaced the pumpkin seeds with sunflower replaced the vegetable oil with coconut oil and put it over yogurt and fruit as suggested. It was superb.

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brunerca