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Fruit and Nut Granola with Wheat Germ
Jon Simon

Fruit and Nut Granola with Wheat Germ

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A big-batch homemade granola with toasted oats, wheat germ, mixed nuts, dried fruit, and honey — one batch fills 8 cups and keeps for two weeks in a sealed jar.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings (½ cup each)
Course: afternoon treat, Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup wheat germ raw or toasted
  • 1 cup mixed nuts roughly chopped (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted, or neutral vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruit cranberries, raisins, chopped apricots, or cherries

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, wheat germ, nuts, and seeds. Stir to mix evenly.
  3. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Press it down gently with a spatula — this helps create clusters.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Watch carefully in the final 5 minutes — wheat germ can catch quickly.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the pan without stirring — this is what creates the clusters. Once cool, break into pieces and stir in the dried fruit. Transfer to an airtight jar.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 75mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14g

Notes

Net carbs: 25g per serving (28g total carbs minus 3g fiber).
Substitutions: Use maple syrup instead of honey for a fully vegan version. Any nut or seed combination works — use what you have on hand.
Storage: Store in a sealed glass jar at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
Serving: Excellent over yogurt, with plant milk, or eaten dry as a trail mix-style snack.

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