10 Granola Recipes From Breakfast to Bars

Last year, I woke up on a wintry New Zealand morning in a geodome on a campground, far from groceries or restaurants. I had coffee, milk, and a jar of granola from Paris Butter, the Auckland restaurant where I’d dined two nights and one flight earlier. Savoring a bowl of the housemade granola while sitting fireside in my glamping igloo made it the most memorable breakfast of my trip. The cozy convenience spared me from communal dining with other campers. Most of all, it left a lasting impression of the restaurant’s hospitality.

Homemade granola is the ultimate housewarming, host, or farewell gift. It’s an instant breakfast or snack when kitchen tools are packed in boxes or scarce. It’s a portable alternative to eggs when prices soar or shortages occur. And it’s a quick grab-and-go snack for hiking, camping, or traveling. Not to mention that this treat is delicious and filling, and perfect in recipes that riff on its sweet-savory crunch.

Store-bought granola is never as fresh as the many variations of granola that you can make at home, and it can be expensive. With homemade, you can customize your choice of grains, nuts, dried fruit, or mix-ins, and serve your combination with yogurt, kefir, or fresh fruit for breakfast. Bring handfuls or bars on the go for snacking, or even use granola as a crunchy salad or dessert topping. We have pro tricks for creating the perfect size clusters, recipes that can be made ahead and stored for weeks, and swaps for rolled oats including popped amaranth, buckwheat groats, kamut, quinoa, spelt, and teff. Start any day on a cozy high note with these satisfying granola recipes.