Granola

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups (350 g) rolled oats
• 3 tsp (12 g) chia seeds
• 1 cup (240 g) buttermilk (see Substitutions)
• 8 Tbsp (115 g) melted butter
• 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup dark raisins

Instructions

1. Make buttermilk (see Notes below), set aside for 20 minutes while assembling ingredients
2. Combine buttermilk with oats, chia, and melted butter
3. Let mixture rest for 20 minutes or until oats are stiff
4. Add salt and sugar, rest for 30 minutes up to a few hours
5. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C), middle rack
6. Spread granola mix on silicone mat or parchment paper on 13x18 pan
7. Stir granola mix every 20 minutes, total baking time roughly 100 minutes
8. 15 minutes before granola is done, add nuts and dried fruit
9. (Optional) Turn off oven, allow granola to rest for 1 hour for maximum crunchiness

Notes

Store in airtight jar for up to 6 weeks at room temperature

Tips

Highly recommend turning off oven when done, and allowing the granola to rest in the warm oven for 1-2 hours

Substitutions

Buttermilk substitutes (makes ~1 cup):

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar + 1 cup (240 g) milk
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar + 1 cup (240 g) water + 75 g milk powder
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar + 1/2 cup (120 g) evaporated milk + 1/2 cup (120 g) water

Adaptation

Based closely on the Serious Eats recipe. The primary changes are reduced sugar, reduced salt, and a different baking method.

Revision History

• 08/11/2021 - Initial version
• 07/05/2023 - Andrew updated
• 04/06/2024 - Andrew updated
• 08/10/2024 - Andrew updated
• 01/24/2026 - Andrew updated
• 06/22/2025 - Andrew updated
• 08/24/2026 - Nathan updated