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Healthy homemade granola spread on baking sheet showing golden clusters and perfect texture

The Ultimate Healthy Homemade Granola

Crunchy, cluster-filled granola made with egg whites and maple syrup for natural sweetness
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large egg whites
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup 60mL
  • 2.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon Saigon cinnamon recommended
  • 2 cups crisp brown rice cereal 60g
  • 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 150g, gluten-free if necessary

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Silicone baking mat or parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F, and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg whites until broken up and slightly bubbly. Whisk in the maple syrup.
  3. Whisk in the cinnamon until fully incorporated with no clumps. Pour in the brown rice cereal and oats, and gently stir with a spatula until both cereals are evenly coated.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared pan. Bake at 325°F for 20 minutes.
  5. Gently stir and move the clusters around the pan to break up the granola and prevent the bits closest to the edge from burning. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Gently stir again. Bake for an additional 4-8 minutes (for a total of 34-38 minutes), or until the granola is crunchy.
  7. Let the granola cool for 5 minutes before breaking apart any extra large clusters. Cool the granola completely to room temperature on the pan before transferring to an airtight container.

Notes

Sweetener substitutions: Honey or agave may be substituted for maple syrup. Store in airtight container at room temperature for at least a week. For freezing: arrange in single layer on foil-lined baking sheet, freeze 2 hours, then transfer to zip-topped bag. After thawing, bake at 325°F for 6-9 minutes to restore crispness.