Granola is known for its many delectable advantages but what stands out the most is its ability quickly sate hunger. Made as bars for quick afternoon snacks or healthy granola clusters for breakfast garnishing, it is true that having granola is not a must but a simple necessity. Now, famous for breakfast bowls, like acai, smoothies, milk, porridge and yoghurt; making homemade granola is a must and the good part is, it is easy and very modifiable.
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With rolled oats as the main ingredient, granola is also packed with beneficial nutrients for the body. Other ingredients added depend on preference, allergen watch-outs, dietary benefits or simply ingredient availability. And it is true you can make granola with at least 2 ingredients. However, the more ingredient variety in a single serving the more flavour and nutrient intake.
What is Granola
Granola is sweetened, flavoured and baked rolled oats. With that said, it is true that you can simply make granola with two ingredients like Rolled oats and honey which is great for easy, fast or cost-control bakes. However; there is no need to be limited since the more add-ons the more nutritional benefits and flavour satisfaction.
Benefits Of Making Homemade Granola
- You can use ingredients you know, trust and are convenient.
- You can control the amount of sweetener.
- It is easy to tailor flavours; experiment with different, new and exciting flavours that you personally like.
- You can tailor homemade granola according to your budget.
- It is equally satisfying to make homemade granola.
Ingredients you will need to make Healthy Granola
- Rolled/Old-fashioned Oats. They bake quickly and are easier to combine with the other ingredients. For gluten-free options use certified gluten-free oats.
- Oil. Use coconut oil, vegetable oil, olive oil or any nut butter.
- Sweetener. I use honey since it is easier to combine and bake with the other ingredients. It also acts as a binding ingredient for this recipe. You can substitute honey with maple syrup for the vegan option.
- Nuts. I used whole toasted almonds and cashews for this recipe in the ratio of 3;1. You can also use pistachio, cashews or walnuts.
- Sesame seeds. You can also add in chia, sunflower or flax seeds.
- Flavourings. Cinnamon and honey; add flavour to the baked granola. One of the benefits of making homemade granola is modifying it to one flavour preference; so feel free to add in your preferred flavour; cardamon, ginger, zest of orange, or chai spice.
- Salt. Where there is a sweetener there must be a tad bit of salt to balance the sweetness and bring out the flavours.
HEALTHY GRANOLA
Course: Dessert, BreakfastDifficulty: Easy6
servings5
minutes30
minutesIngredients
330 gm rolled oats
80 gm sesame seeds
80 ml coconut oil
100 ml honey
100 gm almonds
80 gm cashews
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 170 degrees celsius and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix melted coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, sesame seeds, almonds and cashews.
- Pour the oil-honey mixture over the oats mixture and mix until fully coated. Spread thinly on a prepared baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15 minutes, remove from the oven stir and press down on the baking tray. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Set baked granola aside to completely cool for one hour, break into tiny clumps and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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