Granola for Yogurt – Texanerin Baking

18 de December de 2025

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This granola is a type of easy however highly effective additions that may flip a plain bowl of yogurt into one thing a bit extra particular. It’s golden and toasty with a lightweight crunch, and it’s candy however not cloying. This granola is made with pantry staples, comes collectively in minutes, and shops superbly. It’s additionally naturally gluten-free and will be made vegan with two simple swaps.

Issues have been chaotic the final month, leaving no time for brand new recipes. So right here’s a extremely easy one!

This granola is deliberately not clumpy. I personally favor it that approach in my yogurt – calmly crisp with a little bit of crunch, however no huge chunks. It’s nice for sprinkling over yogurt or smoothie bowls with out getting big items in each chew.

large spoon digging into baking sheet filled with granola for yogurt

Ingredient notes

Please scroll down for the total recipe! These are simply notes on the components.

Rolled oats – ensure to make use of old style rolled oats, not fast oats or steel-cut. In the event you’re gluten-free, examine the label to verify they’re licensed gluten-free.
Butter or coconut oil – each work properly. Butter offers a wealthy, conventional taste, whereas coconut oil makes this vegan and provides a delicate coconut word. If you wish to maintain it dairy-free however don’t need any coconut taste, then use refined coconut oil.
Honey, maple syrup or brown rice syrup – honey provides floral notes and extra depth, whereas brown rice syrup is a superb vegan different that also helps bind the granola. Maple syrup additionally works, however doesn’t mix in as properly with the almond or coconut extracts.
Sugar – that is solely optionally available. I forgot so as to add it as soon as and thought the granola didn’t style like a lot. Then just a few individuals came visiting, tried it, and a few most well-liked it to the model with sugar. I’ve additionally made it with two tablespoons of sugar as an alternative of 4, and even that was tasty.
Vanilla extract – two tablespoons of vanilla isn’t a typo. In the event you favor to make use of much less vanilla or extra almond or coconut extract, make sure the liquid quantity stays the identical (2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons). In the event you solely need to use 1 tablespoon of vanilla, for instance, then add a tablespoon of water to make up for the misplaced tablespoon of vanilla.
Almond or coconut extract – both provides somewhat additional one thing to the flavour. Almond offers a bakery-style style, whereas coconut performs up the tropical notes should you’re utilizing unrefined coconut oil.

ingredients laid out to make granola for yogurt

The best way to make it

This recipe is all about simplicity. You simply combine the moist components with the sugar and salt, stir within the oats, and bake till golden. No must fuss with stovetops or watch thermometers.

mixing together granola mixture and adding oats

Line your baking sheet with parchment so cleanup is simple and nothing sticks. Switch the granola to the pan. In the event you’re utilizing a extremely giant baking sheet, ensure there aren’t any stray oats away from the remainder of the oats. They’ll burn rapidly.

After the primary bake, give all the pieces a stir to make sure even browning. Then bake somewhat longer till it’s simply beginning to flip golden brown throughout. It’ll nonetheless be gentle however crisps up because it cools.

Suggestions for achievement

Watch intently close to the top – ovens fluctuate, so maintain an in depth eye throughout the previous few minutes to keep away from burning.
Stir after baking – stirring midway via and once more when it comes out of the oven ensures even texture.
Let it cool fully – it received’t crisp up whereas within the oven! It companies up because it cools. In the event you discover that it’s too gentle for you after it’s cooled fully, you possibly can return it to the oven. Close to the top of the baking time, you possibly can take a look at for doneness by scooping out a small spoonful (about half a teaspoon) and inserting it on a tiny plate. Then, pop it into the freezer for a minute or two. If it crisps up as soon as cooled, the granola is able to come out of the oven.
Don’t overbake – the colour deepens rapidly in the previous few minutes. Frivolously golden is ideal.

The best way to make forward and retailer

This granola shops splendidly, making it nice for meal prep or gifting.

Make forward – bake and funky the granola fully, then switch it to an hermetic container or zip-top bag.
Room temperature storage – retailer in a cool, dry place for as much as 3–4 weeks. It stays crisp if sealed properly.
Freeze it – for longer storage, freeze in a sealed container for as much as 3 months. Let it come to room temp earlier than utilizing.

What to do with it

I simply made half a batch to see if a maple syrup model would work, and it’s already gone.

Layer into parfaits – alternate granola with fruit and both pudding or whipped cream for a easy dessert. You would additionally put it on these Pumpkin Parfaits along with the gingersnaps!
Make granola path combine – combine with dried fruit, chocolate chips, or roasted cashews or different nuts for a straightforward snack.
Add to ice cream – sprinkle it over scoops of French Vanilla Ice Cream for a candy, crunchy topping, or press it into the chocolate coating on these Banana Pops earlier than it units.

I hope you’ll love this granola! I’d love to listen to your ideas within the feedback under. Thanks. 🙂