Best 3 Great Granola Recipes

Granola, a delicious and nutritious breakfast cereal, can be a great way to start your day. It is made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, and is often sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Granola is a versatile food that can be enjoyed on its own or with milk, yogurt, or fruit. It is also a popular topping for oatmeal, pancakes, and waffles. If you are looking for a delicious and healthy way to start your day, granola is a great option. With so many different recipes available, you are sure to find one that you love.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

DEB'S GREAT GRANOLA

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Categories Berry

Yield 8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

DEB'S GRANOLA °
2 1/2 C Old Fashioned oats
1 C coconut
1C sliced almonds
1C sunflower seeds
1C mixed dried fruit or dried cranberries
( 1/4 C packed brown sugar) optional, -we omit.
1 tsp cinammon
MIX Ingredients
1/3 C veg oil, olive oil
1/4 C honey
Bring oil and honey to a boil. remove from heat.
Add 4 tsp vanilla
we omit brown sugar. Plenty of sweetness in dried fruit.
other dried fruits like raisins also may be used.

Steps:

Bring oil and honey to a boil. remove from heat. Add 4 tsp vanilla Pour oil, honey and vanilla into mixed ingredients. MIX well. Spread on greased cookie sheet Bake 300 degrees for 30 min. Allow to cool Break into pieces. we omit brown sugar. Plenty of sweetness in dried fruit. other dried fruits like raisins also may be used.

MICHELLES GREAT GRANOLA

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Categories Nut Breakfast Bake Vegetarian Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Spring Summer Winter Vegan

Yield 12 1/2 cup bowls

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 cups regular oats(I use gluten free)
1 cup millet
1 cup unsweetened med shredded dried coconut
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup raw unsalted nuts(hazel, almonds or pecans are good choices)
1/2 cup honey(I have substituted Blue Agave for a lower glycemic index value)
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup water
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

Take the first 5 ingredients and mix them together in a large wide bowl. Warm the coconut oil in a small pan and add all the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Pour the coconut oil mixture slowly over the dry ingredients in the bowl to mix well stirring with a large wooden spoon. Pour the mixed ingredients onto a large flat cookie tray and put in an oven warmed to 350 degrees and toast for about 30 minutes stirring well every 10 minutes or so to evenly toast. Set aside to cool before storing in air-tight jars or container.

GREAT GRANOLA

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Categories Bread Nut Bake Quick & Easy High Fiber Healthy

Yield 8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3-4 cups rolled oats
1 cup barley flakes
1 cup oat bran
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup raw, unhulled sesame seeds
1 cup other chopped nuts
1 cup ground flax seeds
1 cup protein powder (I use whey)
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup honey
1 Tbls vanilla
2 Tbls molasses
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup craisins

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Combine all dry ingredients (to salt) The add canola oil through molasses Spread in large baking pan lined with parchment paper or sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake 35-45 min, or until golden. Stir once or twice during the baking. Cool it on the tray, place in large mixing bowl and stir in the pumpkin seeds and craisins.

Tips:

Use a variety of ingredients. This will give your granola a more complex flavor and texture. Some popular ingredients include oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and spices.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making granola. Try different combinations of ingredients and flavors until you find one that you love.
Toast your oats before baking. This will give them a nutty flavor and make them more crispy.
Use honey or maple syrup as a sweetener. These natural sweeteners will give your granola a delicious flavor without being too overpowering.
Bake your granola at a low temperature. This will help it to cook evenly without burning.
Let your granola cool completely before storing it. This will help it to crisp up and become more flavorful.

Conclusion:

Granola is a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a granola that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give granola a try!

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