Dessert

Honey Bran Granola with Almonds and Apricots Recipe

ByJack Voss December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

Introduction

This honey bran granola is a wholesome and flavorful blend of oats, nuts, and dried apricots, perfect for a nourishing breakfast or snack. With warm spices and a touch of honey, it offers a delightful crunch and natural sweetness.

A clear glass jar filled with a mix of granola, dried apricots, almonds, cashews, and seeds sits in the center of the image. Around the jar, the same granola mix is spread out thickly on a flat surface, showing a rough, crunchy texture with the bright orange of the apricots and the creamy white of the cashews standing out against the brown oats and nuts. The background is a smooth white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
2 cups Wheat Bran
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Dry Mixed Spice
1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ginger
2 tablespoons Honey
3/4 cup Coconut Oil
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt
3/4 cup Almonds
3/4 cup Cashew Nuts
1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds
1 cup Dried Apricots

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, wheat bran, dry mixed spice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, fresh ginger, honey, and coconut oil. Mix well until evenly blended.
Step 3: Spread the mixture evenly on a baking tray. Sprinkle the coarse sea salt over the top. Bake in the middle of the oven for about 15 minutes.
Step 4: Stir the granola with a wooden spoon, then bake for another 10 minutes. Turn once more and bake for an additional 10 minutes until it is medium golden brown throughout.
Step 5: Add the almonds, cashew nuts, and sunflower seeds to the granola. Return to the oven and bake for 20 more minutes, turning once halfway through to toast the nuts and seeds evenly.
Step 6: Remove the granola from the oven and stir in the roughly chopped dried apricots. Allow it to cool completely.
Step 7: Store the cooled granola in an airtight container in a cool place to keep it fresh.

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, add pumpkin seeds or chopped walnuts along with the nuts.
Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan-friendly option.
Swap dried apricots for dried cherries or cranberries to vary the flavor.
If you prefer a less sweet granola, reduce the honey to 1 tablespoon.

Storage

Store your granola in an airtight container at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. It will stay fresh for up to two weeks. To revive its crunch, spread on a baking sheet and warm in a low oven for a few minutes before serving.

How to Serve

A clear glass jar filled with granola sits in the center of the image. The granola shows a mix of textures and colors, including light brown oats, dark brown almonds, pale cashews, and bright orange dried apricot pieces scattered evenly throughout. The jar is surrounded by more granola spread out in an even layer, all placed on a white marbled surface. The background is a solid dark blue, giving contrast to the granola and jar. The oats look crunchy and small seeds are visible mixed in. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other oils instead of coconut oil?

Yes, you can substitute coconut oil with melted butter or a neutral oil like canola, but coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and helps crisp up the granola.

How can I make this granola gluten-free?

Ensure your oats and wheat bran are certified gluten-free, or substitute bran with additional oats or gluten-free cereal flakes to keep it safe for a gluten-free diet.