Easy Homemade Cinnamon and date syrup granola

Let’s face it—mornings don’t always go as planned. Some days, there’s barely enough time to grab a coffee, let alone whip up a full breakfast. That’s exactly where this homemade cinnamon walnut, almond, and oats granola steps in as a quiet little hero. It’s nutritious, filling, and ridiculously easy to make ahead of time. Think of it as your breakfast safety net—ready to catch you when the clock isn’t on your side.

Why Homemade Granola?

Store-bought granola often comes loaded with more sugar than necessary and mystery ingredients you can’t pronounce. Making it at home means you get full control over what goes in, and it tastes better, too. Bonus? Your kitchen will smell like a cozy bakery while it’s baking.

What makes it even more versatile is how adaptable it is. Don’t have walnuts? Use pecans. Want it less sweet? Cut back the honey. Need a fiber boost? Add chia or flax seeds. It bends to your pantry and your preferences.

This isn’t just granola—it’s a small act of kindness to your future self. A crunchy, cinnamon-scented reminder that even when mornings are wild, breakfast doesn’t have to be skipped. Make a batch on Sunday and start your week with something wholesome, delicious, and totally under your control.

Give it a try, and your breakfast game will never look back.

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes
Baking time: 20-25 minutes
Serves:NA

Ingredients:

• Rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant) 3 cups
• Walnuts, roughly chopped 1 cup
• Almonds (roughly chopped) 1 cup
• Pumpkin seeds ½ cup
• Date syrup ½ cup
• Coconut oil (or any neutral oil) 2 tbsp
• Ground cinnamon 1 tsp
• Ground nutmeg (optional) ¼ tsp
• Salt ¼ tsp
• Vanilla extract 1 tsp
• Optional add-ins after baking: dried cranberries, raisins, or dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Combine oats, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the coconut oil until melted. Remove from heat, and pour over the dry mixture.
4. Pour the date syrup and vanilla over the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is evenly coated. Spread the granola mixture evenly on the baking tray.
5. Press it down gently with a spatula (this helps it form those nice crunchy clusters). Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even browning.
6. Keep an eye on it during the last 5 minutes—it can go from golden to overdone pretty fast. Let it cool completely on the tray. It will crisp up more as it cools.
7. Once cooled, stir in any dried fruits or chocolate chips if using. Transfer to an airtight container.