Best 3 Whole Grain Granola Recipes

Are you health-conscious and trying to substitute processed foods with a healthier option? Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack idea? If yes, then whole grain granola is the perfect recipe for you. Learn how to make a delicious and nutritious batch of whole grain granola at home with a recipe that is packed with flavor and health benefits. Using simple ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners, you can easily craft a granola that will kick-start your day with energy and delight your taste buds. Let's get started with the recipe and explore the wonderful world of whole grain granola.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHOLE GRAIN GRANOLA

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This recipe for a not-too-sweet, olive-oil and honey-enriched granola can be used as a template. Vary the types and amounts of puffed and rolled (also called flaked) grains, coconut and nuts to suit your taste, as long as you use eight cups altogether. And feel free to add chopped dried fruit at the end, stirring it into the granola mix while it's still warm. If you want to add spices, stir a mix of ground cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom into the honey mixture before baking. It's easy to make this recipe your own.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories breakfast, main course

Time 1h

Yield About 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups puffed kamut (or use other puffed whole grains, such as barley or wheat)
2 cups rolled barley (or use rolled oats, rolled spelt, rolled triticale or rolled rye)
1 1/2 cups raw (untoasted) nuts, such as whole almonds, walnuts or pecans, or a combination
1 cup unsweetened coconut chips or shredded coconut
1 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

Heat oven to 300 degrees. Mix all ingredients together and spread out on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Bake until golden brown all over, about 35 to 50 minutes. Stir the granola as it bakes at least 2 or 3 times, making sure to stir around the edges. Cool completely before storing airtight.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 144 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HEALTHY WHOLE GRAIN GRANOLA BARS

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These bars are delicious, filling and super healthy. *For this recipe I used Kashi 7 whole grains puff cereal and Quaker old fashioned oats.

Provided by AriMad

Categories Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 bananas
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup Splenda granular
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups Puffed Kashi
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Beat together bananas, brown sugar and splenda until creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla, beat until incorporated.
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and add to wet mixture.
Stir in oats, puff cereal, raisins and cranberries and mix well.
Spread evenly in a 13x9 inches baking pan lined with tin foil.
Bake for 27-30 minutes until light golden brown.
Remove from oven, let cool 1 minute and using tin foil as handles gently lift bars out of the cake pan. Pull away sides of tin foil and let cool completely at room temperature.
Once cool, cut into 24 servings.

PEANUTTY WHOLE-GRAIN GRANOLA BARS

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Categories Cookies Nut Bake

Yield Makes about 15 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:
3 c. old fashioned rolled oats
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. high-fiber dry cereal (ex: All-Bran or Fiber One)
1/2 c. wheat germ
3/4 c. unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. unsweetened flake coconut (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. creamy natural-style peanut butter
1/2 c. oil
3/4 c. evaporated 2% milk
2 t. vanilla

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300ºF. Oil a 9x13" cake pan. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix the honey and peanut butter. Gradually add the oil and keep mixing. Add the evaporated milk and vanilla and mix until smooth and well-blended. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well. Turn mixture out into oiled pan. Gently press the mixture flat with a wet hand. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are turning golden. Slice into bars while slightly warm. Store in an air-tight container.

Tips:

Use a variety of grains. This will give your granola a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include oats, quinoa, amaranth, and buckwheat.
Add nuts and seeds. Nuts and seeds add crunch, flavor, and healthy fats to granola. Some popular choices include almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, and flax seeds.
Sweeten your granola naturally. Instead of using refined sugar, try using natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or brown rice syrup. You can also add dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or apricots for sweetness.
Flavor your granola with spices. Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger can add a warm and inviting flavor to granola. You can also try adding vanilla extract or almond extract for a more complex flavor.
Bake your granola at a low temperature. This will help to prevent it from burning and will also give it a more even toast.

Conclusion:

Granola is a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Granola is also a versatile food that can be customized to suit your own tastes. With a little creativity, you can create a granola that is perfect for you.