17 simple granola recipes with pantry staples

Making easy snacks at home can be both quick and rewarding. Simple ingredients from the pantry can turn into something crisp, tasty, and ready any time. With 17 granola ideas to try, there’s always a mix to match the mood.

Molasses Chocolate Quinoa Granola

A bowl of chocolate granola with nuts and raisins in milk, with a spoon resting inside. — Molasses Chocolate Quinoa Granola. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

It’s nice when something a little unexpected still comes from ingredients you already have. The depth of Molasses Chocolate Quinoa Granola makes it feel like a step up without being complicated. Great on its own or added to something warm.
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Pear Chocolate Granola Bars

Overhead view of bars wrapped in string. — Pear Chocolate Granola Bars. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

That sweet and rich combo works best when it’s easy to throw together. Pear Chocolate Granola Bars rely on simple ingredients but hold up like something store-bought. No one misses what’s not in them.
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Easy Homemade Vegan Gluten Free Granola

A glass jar and two white bowls filled with granola sit on a light wooden table with a white towel and some loose granola scattered around. — Easy Homemade Vegan Gluten Free Granola. Photo credit: xoxobella.

When mornings need a reset, this is a good one to reach for. Easy Homemade Vegan Gluten Free Granola comes together with what’s already in the pantry and keeps well all week. Nothing about it asks for extra work.
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Maple Pecan Homemade Granola Clusters

A hand holds a piece of oatmeal cookie in the foreground, with more cookie pieces in a glass bowl on a white wooden surface. — Maple Pecan Homemade Granola Clusters. Photo credit: Fit As A Mama Bear.

Big pieces make snacking easier, especially when everything sticks just right. You’ll get that in Maple Pecan Homemade Granola Clusters, with ingredients that are likely already stocked. Crunchy, sweet, and built to last.
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Raspberry Granola Stuffed French Toast

Granola French toast with raspberries on a platter. — Raspberry Granola Stuffed French Toast. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

There’s enough going on here to count as both breakfast and snack. The combo in Raspberry Granola Stuffed French Toast brings together pantry grains and jammy fruit without asking for anything fancy. Good warm or cold, depending on the day.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Granola

A jar filled with granola, containing oats and seeds, on a wooden surface. — Lemon Poppy Seed Granola. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Bright flavors can still start from basics on the shelf. You’ll get a clean crunch in Lemon Poppy Seed Granola that holds up with yogurt or in a jar for snacking. It’s an easy one to keep around.
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No Bake Granola Bars

Granola bars topped with chocolate and nuts displayed on a wooden surface. — No Bake Granola Bars. Photo credit: xoxobella.

These are a solid backup when snacks are running low. No Bake Granola Bars pull from simple shelf staples and still hold their shape on the go. You’ll want a batch ready more often than not.
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Spicy Gingerbread Granola Cookies, Or My Take On Russian Pryaniki

Four powdered sugar-covered cookies on a wooden surface with pine needles nearby. — Spicy Gingerbread Granola Cookies, Or My Take On Russian Pryaniki. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

There’s enough warmth and crunch here to turn a pantry raid into something better. Spicy Gingerbread Granola Cookies land somewhere between snack and dessert without being too sweet. They pack well and don’t need a reason.
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Crunchy Cinnamon Granola (vegan)

A glass jar filled with granola sits on a rustic wooden surface, with a red spoon and a white ramekin of granola in the background. — Crunchy Cinnamon Granola (vegan). Photo credit: Fit As A Mama Bear.

Some blends are worth keeping in rotation just for how easy they are. Crunchy Cinnamon Granola checks the box with basics and still feels complete. It works across meals or straight from the jar.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl

A bowl filled with a chocolate smoothie, topped with banana slices, granola, and chocolate shavings, sits on a white marble surface next to a spoon and a piece of chocolate. — Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl. Photo credit: At The Immigrants Table.

When breakfast needs to be quick but still worth it, this one gets it done. A scoop of granola on Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl gives it texture, crunch, and just enough contrast. All of it starts with basics you probably already have.
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Granola Apple Crisp

There’s no reason dessert needs a long list of extras. Granola Apple Crisp brings together shelf ingredients in a way that feels full without much effort. Good warm or cold, depending on your mood.
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Apple-Granola Baked Bimuelos (Hanukkah Honey Puffs)

A stack of apple-granola baked bimuelos. — Apple-Granola Baked Bimuelos (Hanukkah Honey Puffs). Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

These bites lean cozy without making things complicated. Pantry-friendly ingredients bring Apple-Granola Baked Bimuelos together in a way that fits morning or dessert. They’re a nice change from the usual bars and clusters.
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Pumpkin Pie Granola

Bowl of yogurt topped with granola next to a cup of coffee. — Pumpkin Pie Granola. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Just because the flavors feel seasonal doesn’t mean the recipe has to be. Pumpkin Pie Granola pulls from pantry-friendly ingredients and works any time of year. You’ll want to keep a batch ready either way.
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Homemade Chocolate Granola Bars

These are easy to throw together and even easier to keep around. Homemade Chocolate Granola Bars hold their shape, store well, and come straight from pantry staples. One batch usually doesn’t last long.
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High Protein Granola Recipe

A bowl of granola clusters with seeds and nuts, with a spoon scooping some up. A glass of milk is in the background on a yellow napkin. — High Protein Granola Recipe. Photo credit: Fit As A Mama Bear.

You don’t need specialty ingredients to build something that holds up all morning. With a few everyday items, High Protein Granola Recipe delivers crunch and staying power. It fits right into your routine without extra steps.
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Homemade Granola in an Air Fryer

A bowl of yogurt topped with granola, sliced apples, nuts, and honey on a spoon. A red checkered cloth and a jar of granola are in the background. — Homemade Granola in an Air Fryer. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

It helps to have something quick that still feels like a solid option. With just a few basics, Homemade Granola in an Air Fryer gives you a crunchy batch in no time. Great for topping, snacking, or storing for the week.
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Chewy Gluten-Free Granola Bars

Two granola bars are stacked on parchment paper, with more bars and scattered chocolate chips on a white surface. A glass of milk is in the background. — Chewy Gluten-Free Granola Bars. Photo credit: Fit As A Mama Bear.

There’s no reason a quick bar can’t be soft and still hold its shape. You can throw together Chewy Gluten-Free Granola Bars with simple pantry staples and keep them on hand all week. They don’t stick around long.
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