This Gordon Ramsay Granola Recipe is a crunchy and toasted recipe, which is made with honey and natural almonds. It’s a clean, balanced take on a breakfast classic, ready in about 40 minutes.
Jump to RecipeGordon Ramsay Granola Recipe Ingredients
- 200g honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 300g rolled oats
- 100g puffed rice
- 100g natural almonds
- 75g pumpkin seeds
- 75g sunflower seeds
- 50g linseeds
- 50g raisins
- 50g cranberries
How To Make Gordon Ramsay Granola Recipe
- Prep Oven and Honey: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a large, rimmed baking tray with parchment paper. In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey and vanilla extract together until the honey is thin and runny.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, puffed rice, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and linseeds.
- Mix and Spread: Pour the warm honey mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until everything is evenly coated. Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake the Granola: Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring the granola every 10 minutes to ensure it bakes evenly and doesn’t burn.
- Add Dried Fruit: Remove the granola from the oven and stir in the raisins and cranberries while it is still warm.
- Cool Completely: Let the granola cool completely on the baking tray. It will become crispier as it cools. Once cool, break up any large clusters and store.
Recipe Tips
- How do you get big granola clusters? If you prefer your granola with large clusters, simply skip the final stir. Let the granola cool completely on the tray undisturbed, then break it into large pieces.
- What’s the best tray to use? Always use a rimmed baking tray. A flat tray will likely lead to spills in the oven, especially when you stir the granola during baking.
- How can I make the granola extra crispy? For an even crispier result, you can lower the oven temperature to 160°C (320°F) and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes. Watch it closely to prevent it from getting too dark.
- Should I add salt? While not in the original recipe, adding a small pinch of salt to the dry ingredients can enhance all the other flavors and balance the sweetness of the honey and dried fruit.
What To Serve With Granola
Granola is a versatile breakfast staple. Enjoy it with:
- Cold milk or your favorite plant-based milk
- A dollop of Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
- Fresh berries, sliced bananas, or other seasonal fruit
- On its own as a crunchy snack
How To Store Granola
- Room Temperature: Store the completely cooled granola in a large airtight container at room temperature. It will stay fresh and crunchy for up to 2 weeks.
Granola Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Protein: 7g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Sodium: 10mg
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I use different nuts, seeds, or dried fruits?
Absolutely. This recipe is very adaptable. Feel free to swap the almonds for pecans or walnuts, the seeds for chia or sesame seeds, and the dried fruit for chopped apricots or dates. Just keep the overall ratios similar.
Can I make this recipe vegan?
Yes. To make this granola vegan, simply substitute the honey with an equal amount of maple syrup or agave nectar.
Why is my granola not crunchy?
This can happen if it wasn’t spread thinly enough on the tray or if it wasn’t baked for long enough. Spreading it in an even layer and letting it cool completely without being covered are the keys to a crunchy finish.
Gordon Ramsay Granola Recipe
Course: BreakfastCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutes30
minutes271
kcalA classic, crunchy, and toasted homemade granola packed with oats, nuts, and seeds, all lightly sweetened with honey and vanilla.
Ingredients
200g honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
300g rolled oats
100g puffed rice
100g natural almonds
75g pumpkin seeds
75g sunflower seeds
50g linseeds
50g raisins
50g cranberries
Directions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Gently warm the honey and vanilla together.
- In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients (except the dried fruit).
- Pour the warm honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir to coat everything well.
- Spread in a thin layer on a lined, rimmed baking tray.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes for even cooking.
- Stir in the dried fruit while the granola is still warm, then let it cool completely before storing.
Notes
- For large granola clusters, don’t stir during the last 10 minutes of baking and let it cool completely undisturbed.
- A rimmed baking tray is essential to prevent spilling when stirring the granola.
- For an even crispier texture, bake at a slightly lower temperature for a little longer.
- A small pinch of salt can enhance the overall flavor and balance the sweetness.
