This Amish granola recipe is a wholesome oats and honey granola packed with nuts. It's the kind of hearty homemade cereal you'd find on an Amish farmhouse breakfast table - simple, filling, and made in big batches to feed a hardworking family.
Unlike store-bought cereal that leaves you hungry an hour later, this healthy Amish granola is rich in protein, healthy fats, and fiber. It's lightly sweetened with honey, crisped slowly in the oven, and perfect for serving with milk, sprinkling over yogurt, or layering into breakfast parfaits.
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Why You'll Love This Amish Granola Recipe
- Naturally sweetened with honey
- Packed with nuts for protein
- Made in a large batch (just like the Amish do)
- Perfect for cereal or yogurt parfaits
- Stays fresh for weeks in an airtight container
Ingredients
- Rolled Oats are the base of this granola, giving it a hearty texture and classic farmhouse flavor. (A mix of rolled and quick oats can be used, but quick oats create a softer, finer texture.)
- Unsweetened Coconut Flakes add light crunch and natural richness.
- Sliced Almonds, Pecans, and Walnuts provide protein, healthy fats, and satisfying texture.
- Flaxseed adds fiber and omega-3s for a nutritional boost.
- Cinnamon brings warm flavor that pairs perfectly with the honey.
- Olive Oil is a healthy oil that helps the granola crisp beautifully while baking. (Feel free to use your favorite kind of oil.)
- Honey naturally sweetens and helps bind the granola.
- Salt balances the sweetness and enhances flavor.
- Vanilla Extract & Maple Flavoring (Optional) add warmth and depth.
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How to Make Amish Oats and Honey Granola
- Pour the oats into a large bowl, and add coconut, flaxseed, nuts, and cinnamon.
- Heat the olive oil and honey in a saucepan, over low heat, until the honey is melted. Add salt, vanilla, and maple flavoring. Then stir till combined and pour over top of the oats, stirring to coat evenly.
- Spread the granola onto a large cookie sheet pan (affiliate link) or two 9 x 13 cake pans. Then bake at 275 degrees for approximately 1 ½ hours or the desired doneness. Stir occasionally to roast evenly.
- This granola bakes up crisp and loose - perfect for sprinkling over yogurt or pouring into a bowl with milk.
Variations
This homemade granola recipe is very versatile. You can easily adjust it based on what you have on hand.
Try adding:
- Vanilla protein powder for extra protein (Orgain protein powder and Body Fortress are some of my favorite protein powders.)
- Chopped dates or raisins (add after baking)
- Pepitas or sunflower seeds
- Cashew pieces
- Chia seeds
- Dried cranberries
- Tip: Always wait to stir in dried fruit until after the granola has cooled.
Homemade Granola for Yogurt Parfaits
This high protein granola recipe isn't just for cereal bowls.
Layer it with vanilla yogurt (check out my recipe for homemade yogurt) and fresh berries for a simple breakfast parfait. The crunch of the nuts and oats pairs perfectly with creamy yogurt and sweet fruit.
Because it's not overly sugary, it balances beautifully with naturally sweet toppings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Old-fashioned rolled oats are best for this Amish granola recipe. They hold their shape during baking and create a hearty, crisp texture.
Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats? Yes. Quick oats can be used, but they produce a finer, softer granola that won't be quite as crunchy.
Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, this Amish granola will stay fresh for up to 3 or 4 weeks. (Freeze for longer storage.)
This Amish granola is meant to be more of a loose, cereal-style granola rather than large clusters. Because it's stirred while baking and doesn't contain egg whites, it bakes up crisp but not heavily clumped.
If you prefer clusters, you can:
*Add 1-2 lightly beaten egg whites to the wet ingredients
*Use some butter instead of just oil
*Press the granola firmly onto the baking sheet
*Avoid stirring during the last half of baking
*Let it cool completely before breaking it apart
These steps help the oats bind together more as they bake.
Yes. Oats are naturally gluten-free, but use certified gluten-free oats if needed for dietary reasons.
Looking for Amish Butterscotch Granola?
In many Amish communities, a sweeter butterscotch-style granola made with quick oats, brown sugar, and graham crackers is also very popular.
That's the kind my mom mostly made growing up. And I'm sharing her full Amish Butterscotch Granola recipe in a separate post → (Butterscotch Granola)
The granola that my mom made at home is not quite as healthy as my sugar-free granola recipe. Typically, I prefer this honey vanilla granola recipe with nuts, but my boys prefer the Amish butterscotch granola recipe that my mom used. So, I'll share that recipe as well.
Amish Breakfast Traditions
Growing up Amish, breakfast was never a light meal. My dad was a farmer, and every morning (except Sundays), my mom made a full hearty breakfast - eggs, meat, hash browns, homemade bread, etc.
But no matter what else was on the table, my dad always had a bowl of cooked oatmeal topped with homemade granola to finish his breakfast.
My mom made a small pot of oatmeal just for him each morning. He spooned the hot oats into a bowl and sprinkled a generous layer of granola over the top. He enjoyed this along with a hot cup of mint tea.
More Amish Recipes with Oatmeal
- These Amish Homemade Protein Balls are a healthy and kid-approved snack recipe.
- Homemade Granola Bars are easy to make and are great for a snack or breakfast.
- Warm homemade baked oatmeal is great for a simple, yet hearty breakfast.
- My amazing Oat Fudge Bars as well asAmish Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are winning recipes!
This hearty, protein-packed granola cereal fills you up more than most store-bought cereal does. It will give you energy for the day. Not to mention the added health benefits to eating oats.
If you try this Amish homemade granola cereal recipe, I'd love it if you left a comment and star rating down below. Thank you! And make sure to check out my Butterscotch Granola recipe as well.
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Amish Granola Recipe With Oats and Honey
Ingredients
- 12 c. rolled oats it's basically a full 42 oz. tub
- 2 c. unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 c. sliced almonds
- 1 c. chopped pecans
- 1 c. chopped walnuts
- ⅓ c. flaxseed
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ¾ c. olive oil
- 1 c. honey
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tsp. maple flavoring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir oats, coconut, nuts, flaxseed, and cinnamon together.12 c. rolled oats, 2 c. unsweetened coconut flakes, 1 c. sliced almonds, 1 c. chopped pecans, ⅓ c. flaxseed, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1 c. chopped walnuts
- Combine oil and honey in a saucepan and heat until honey is melted. Add salt, vanilla, and maple flavoring. Stir and add to oat mixture, stirring to combine.¾ c. olive oil, 1 c. honey, 2 tsp. salt, 2 tsp. vanilla extract, 2 tsp. maple flavoring (optional)
- Pour onto a large cookie sheet pan or two 9x13 cake pans.
- Bake at 275° for approximately 1 ½ hours, or until the desired doneness. Stir several times while it is baking. (If you prefer chunky granola - do not stir until it is completely cooled.)
- Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Colleen H Smith
I made this today, I had great expectations, I was sadly disappointed. Will need to look for another recipe. My husband said it tasted burnt.
Anna
I'm sorry!!
Did you toast it at 250 degrees? Toast it too long?? It shouldn't taste burnt unless it was toasted too long. I would recommend checking it occasionally so it doesn't get too dark. Maybe your oven bakes hotter??
Diann
Can I use coconut oil instead of Olive oil
Anna
Sure. It will give it a bit of a different flavor. But if you enjoy that coconut flavor, it should be great!
Anna
Love using this for yogurt parfaits.
Paul Matzek
Are the oats in granola free of Glyphosate, or do you buy commercial oats?
Anna
I just buy regular rolled oats. I guess I'm not familiar with Glyphosate. Feel free to use organic or whatever oats you love.
Susanne Sheffer
Nine grain flakes, rather than rolled oats. Nice recipe thank you.