Granola is such a staple in this house. I love having it in my morning yogurt or to snack on. It is so crunchy, satisfying, and just generally wonderful! With spring here I decided to make a big batch with the flavors of the season in this gorgeous lemon lavender granola. It was really easy to make and with much less sugar and preservatives than the store bought brands!
After it dried out, I just stored it in an airtight container and I was all set to use it in countless ways! I’ve used it in my yogurt like I mentioned, in pancakes, in oatmeal for some crunch, you name it. Hope you all love it too! It keeps for a while. xoxo
This lemon lavender granola is so chock full of goodies with lovely flavor that just screams spring! Perfect for breakfast or snacking.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- 2 cups raisins
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon ground lavender
- 1/2 teaspoon lavender extract
- 3/4 cup lavender infused honey
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice from about 5 lemons
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Pre-heat the oven to 400 and line a sheet tray with a silicone mat. Grease the mat with the vegetable oil. Then combine all of the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir it all together thoroughly. Turn it out onto the sheet tray and spread it out evenly. Bake the granola for 30 minutes, then turn the oven off and break it all up and stir it. Put it back into the still warm oven for 2 hours to dry out completely. Then store it in an airtight container to use as needed! It lasts for at least a week.
Lavender-infused honey, what a wonderfully creative idea! Can’t wait to try this recipe next time I’m in need of a sweet snack.
The lavender honey is the best!! Thanks very much :-).
I love homemade granola so much, it’s way better than store bought! I am also loving this flavour combination, it’s so perfect for Spring! I’ve not used lavender in cooking/baking before but I really need to as this looks like the perfect way to start the day!
It is absolutely the perfect way to start the day, I appreciate the kind words!! 🙂
I love homemade granola, looks delicious
Thank you so much!!
Oh, holy smokes!! I’m in love with this and will be making it this weekend! It sounds amazing!
Oh I appreciate that, please let me know what you think of it!!
The title alone includes 3 of my favorite ingredients to cook with so I’m sold!
Right?! It’s a fantastic combination! 🙂
That looks super good, I love granola
Thank you so much!!
Granola is certainly a tempting snack. The homemade granola not only tastes good but, it is far healthier than an option offered by many companies dealing in the product.
Exactly!!
Yum, this sounds so delicious! I love the idea of lavender in granola, can’t wait to try it!!
Thank you so much!!
This looks super tasty!! I can’t wait to give it a try! It’s all delicious ingredients 🙂
Thanks so much!!