Before everyone headed back to school, the girls wanted one last morning together. With Ella leaving for college soon, it felt like the perfect excuse to slow down, enjoy a fun breakfast, and make one more sweet summer memory together.

A Simple Breakfast Everyone Loved

I love serving food that’s easy to prepare but still feels special. We set up a parfait bar with yogurt, fresh berries, homemade granola, and all the favorite toppings so everyone could make their own.

Alongside the parfaits, we enjoyed slices of fresh sourdough bread with butter and honey. Sometimes the simplest foods are everyone’s favorite!

My Favorite Healthy Homemade Granola

The star of our parfait bar was homemade granola! I’ve been making this recipe for years, and it’s one of those things I always like to have on hand. It’s perfectly crunchy, lightly sweetened, and delicious on yogurt, smoothie bowls, or even by the handful as a snack. I usually keep half in the fridge and half in the freezer because it disappears so quickly!

Homemade Chocolate Chip Granola Recipe

Ingredients

7 cups rolled oats (quick oats work great too)
1 cup chopped nuts (walnut, pecans, almonds, and cashews are all delicious! For a nut-free version, simply replace the nuts with an additional cup of oats.)
⅔ cup pure maple syrup
⅔ cup coconut oil
⅔ cup honey
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, combine the oats and chopped nuts.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the maple syrup, coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla. Heat just until everything is melted and well combined.
Spread the granola onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and gently flip or stir the granola so it bakes evenly.
Return to the oven for another 10–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the granola cool until slightly warm, sprinkle mini chocolate chips, do not stir. Let cool completely. Granola gets even crispier as it cools!
Store the granola in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several weeks, or freeze it for even longer.