Homemade Date Bar Granola is a comforting breakfast meal. A simple, healthy and delicious breakfast that just takes minutes to prepare.
In the old days, I had no idea I could make my own cereal. Not only have it homemade but where I could control all of the ingredients and at a fraction of the cost.
The Best Date Bars Ever was my inspiration if you’d like to check them out.
My husband is obsessed with reading cereal labels. Maybe it isn’t so much an obsession as much as it just takes him a very long time to find a box that is acceptable. Sodium and sugar are major culprits.
He has settled on three favorites and, happily, my homemade granola is one. The granola is certainly healthy enough but he is also really really picky.
No little tiny seeds (chia) and nothing too hard. Taste has to rule. Okay, then. Here you go!
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Date Bar Granola
Ingredients
- 5 cups old fashioned oats - I used Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oats
- 1 1/4 cups maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup pecans - chopped
- 1 cup dates - chopped
Instructions
- Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl place the oats, maple syrup and spices.
- Mix well.
- Spread on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and mix in the pecans and dates.
- Bake another 15 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and let cool. Pack in airtight containers.
Nutrition
How Do You Store Homemade Granola?
I use large canning jars and store in the refrigerator.
It will keep at least 3 months in the refrigerator.
Serve with your favorite plant-based milk.
You may freeze it for up to 6 months.
Jillian says
August 21, 2017 at 10:42 pmI love granola for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Brian Jones says
August 21, 2017 at 10:20 pmWhat a fantastic collection of ingredients, sounds like a really tasty breakfast.
Trang says
August 21, 2017 at 9:31 pmThis looks like a great breakfast to switch up to from my plain oatmeal every morning! 🙂
Suchi @elegant meraki says
August 21, 2017 at 7:42 pmI absolutely love dates and crunchy granola with dates sound like a perfect plan.
Dahn says
August 21, 2017 at 5:48 pmI love granola and this looks great. I will often eat it as a cereal but I usually sprinkle it on yogurt.. so good
Ginny McMeans says
February 16, 2016 at 3:02 pmThanks Cara! Yes, you can freeze it! I didn’t realize I left that out. It keeps for about 3 months in the fridge too. That is where I store mine. Thanks for your interest 🙂
Cara O'Sullivan says
February 16, 2016 at 2:42 pmCould you freeze the granola in bags? This looks so amazing.
Ginny McMeans says
February 14, 2016 at 3:53 pmSo glad you found it Rebecca and thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 14, 2016 at 3:29 pmIt is like a granola bar! Love it! The natural sweetness is perfect!