Comments on: The Very Best Granola

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:59:45 +0000

In reply to Clare Tobias. Hi Clare, it could be your oven that is different. The best type of oats may be labeled old-fashioned or rolled oats.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:31:09 +0000

In reply to Marg. Hi Marg, I recommend the recipe as written, but you can adapt and substitute to fit your needs or taste.

By: Deb Fowler

Deb Fowler — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:23:07 +0000

Absolutely delicious!! Used oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, cashews, finished with dark chocolate chips, raisins, and dried cranberries!!

By: Marg

Marg — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:31:44 +0000

can I substitute melted butter for the coconut oil or olive oil in your granola recipe?

By: Kelly White

Kelly White — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:40:17 +0000

This really is the best granola ever!! It’s the only one that I make now.

By: Phoebe

Phoebe — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:01:08 +0000

Have been using your recipe for years to make granola for myself and little homemade gifts for friends. Pressing into pan before baking and at halfway point gets the clumpy granola I’m looking for, especially when made with honey vs maple syrup. I live in a mountain town so I’m not sure if it’s the elevation but I do need to keep a close an eye on it while baking and usually have to push the edges inwards when it’s 3/4 of the way done, so they don’t get too crispy. Thanks for this recipe!

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:59:39 +0000

In reply to Shawn. Hi Shawn, did you follow the tips for getting clumps? Using the right size pan and tossing and then pressing at the halfway mark are important. I also find that if I let the mix rest (for instance, if the oven isn't pre-heated) my clumps don't come together quite as well.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:52:15 +0000

In reply to Regina Dorr.

Same! I made it and it didn’t clump at all. I think I’ll try more syrup or add honey also to see if that helps.

By: Tim Mullins

Tim Mullins — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:48:17 +0000

Love this recipe. I used blue agave in place of the maple syrup (I didn’t have), and it turns out to be very good. To offset the flavor of the maple syrup, I used a bit more cinnamon and vanilla extract. Dried Cherries are the best fruit to use.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:57:58 +0000

In reply to Sandra Williams. Hi Sandra, I think it would be much easier to mix protein powder into yogurt and then add the granola. I'm not sure how protein powder would work mixed in and it might impact the clumping. If you try it, please share how it turns out.