Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious way to start your day? Look no further than golden granola! This crunchy, flavorful cereal is a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. It's also incredibly easy to make, and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer it sweet or savory, nutty or fruity, there's a golden granola recipe out there for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started!
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CRUNCHY GOLDEN TROPICAL GRANOLA
I love tropical fruits for many reasons-they are sweet and juicy, have a luscious texture and fragrance, can be used in both savory and sweet dishes and they store well in the freezer. When tropical fruits are not in season, I buy them dried to make a granola that I can enjoy any time of the year. Coating the granola with finely ground banana chips is one way I ensure every bite has that punch of tropical flavor!
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h55m
Yield 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put half of the broken banana chips in a food processor. Process until finely ground to the consistency of breadcrumbs. Alternatively, crush the chips in a resealable plastic bag with a rolling pin. Set aside.
- Combine the remaining broken banana chips with the oats, dried pineapple and mango, macadamia nuts, coconut chips and sesame seeds in a large heatproof bowl. Set aside.
- Stir to combine the coconut oil with the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground ginger and salt in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until just warm, about 2 minutes. Pour into the large bowl and stir to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Sprinkle with the ground banana chips and stir again to evenly coat the granola.
- Spread the granola on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake until evenly golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes, stirring 3 times (about every 10 minutes), to ensure it toasts evenly. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before storing.
- Enjoy the granola as is, in milk or as a topping for yogurt, parfaits, smoothie bowls, ice cream or fruit salad.
GOLDEN GRANOLA
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a saucepan, cook and stir the oil, brown sugar, honey, water and vanilla until sugar is dissolved. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well. , Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 275° for 1 hour or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in raisins or apricots.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GOLDEN CINNAMON GRANOLA
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir the butter, honey, cinnamon and salt until well blended. Combine the oats, coconut and walnuts in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Drizzle with butter mixture; stir to coat evenly. , Bake at 275° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Add raisins. Cool, stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
GOLDEN GRANOLA
So many commercially made granolas are laced with sweetener and unwanted trans-fatty acids. They are just plain yucky and easily go rancid by the time you buy them off the shelf. A homemade version is very simple to make and worth the effort.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
- In a large bowl, toss together the oats, coconut, almonds, sesame seeds, wheat germ, and salt. Separately whisk together the oil, honey, water, and vanilla; stir it into the oat mixture.
- Spread the granola on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until golden brown. Stir after 10 minutes and again after 30 more minutes. Remove from the oven and toss with the raisins and cranberries. Cool completely and store in an airtight container. Serve with sliced bananas or berries and milk or plain yogurt.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use organic oats, nuts, and seeds whenever possible. High-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste and texture of your granola.
- Toast the oats and nuts before baking: This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Don't overbake the granola: Overbaked granola will be dry and hard. Bake it just until it is golden brown and fragrant.
- Let the granola cool completely before storing it: This will help to prevent it from becoming sticky.
- Store the granola in an airtight container: This will help to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Conclusion:
With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious and healthy granola at home. Experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create a granola that you love. Enjoy it as a breakfast cereal, a snack, or a topping for yogurt or fruit.
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