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    Granola Recipe

    Last Updated On: Jan 23, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Granola is a crunchy breakfast cereal simple and quick to make in the morning busy routine. Granola is healthy and can be relished as a snack too. Let us get on to Granola Recipe which includes step by step pictures and video for easy understanding.

    homemade granola baked and stored in a glass jar

    Granola is my favorite ever since I tried making granola bars. I often make granola to stock it up for breakfast or on the go snack. Granola tastes to good with a bowl of chilled milk, delicious!

    About Granola

    Granola is basically a breakfast cereal made using rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dry fruits and sweetener toasted until crisp and golden. The mixture is baked in a low temperature for about 20-25 minutes and stirred in between to avoid burning. A basic simple granola needs just a handful of ingredients and makes a wonderful breakfast or snack.

    Granola is often had with milk or yogurt or can be used as a topping for desserts too. It can be had after workout snack as it is easy to carry, light in weight and highly nutritious too and gives that instant energy you need.

    Earlier when I used to make granola rolled oats was not easy to source here but now many supermarkets have them stocked else you can buy it online. It needs no exact measurement just mix and match according to your liking and preference and it comes out good.

    Once you master the basic granola measurement formula then it becomes very easy. Once you try homemade granola then you won’t go back to store bought ones as it is so much better. Do try it for yourself and enjoy!

    crispy golden golden baked in a baking tray

    Granola Video

    Variations

    Peanut Butter granola : Add 2 tablespoon peanut butter along with maple syrup mix well, add to oats, nuts and bake it. Peanut Butter Granola is ready!

    Chocolate Granola : Add 2 tablespoon cocoa powder along with oats, nuts and seeds. Finally after baking add 1/4 cup choco chips to baked granola and mix it. Chocolate Granola is ready!

    Choco Granola

    Granola Ingredients

    • Oats – Rolled oats is usually used for granola. If using quick oats then the baking time needs to be adjusted.
    • Nuts – I have used pecans and almonds
    • Seeds – Sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are used here.
    • Dry Fruits – Raisins, dried cherries and cranberries are used.
    • Sweetener – I have used maple syrup. You can replace it with honey too.
    • Flavoring – Vanilla essence and cinnamon powder is the best flavoring.
    • Oil – Any neutral flavored oil can be used for this.
    a display of ingredients needed for making granola

    Why this recipe works?

    • Easy to make
    • Healthy and delicious
    • Less expensive
    • You can plus or minus the ingredients according to your liking and preference.
    • Homemade goodness without any preservatives and added colors.

    Difference between Muesli and Granola

    Although both granola and muesli has almost the same ingredients they are different in making method. Granola is baked version with sweetener on the other hand muesli is raw and without sweetener which is the major difference.

    homemade granola baked and stored in a glass jar

    Granola Recipe Step by Step

    1.To a bowl – add 2 tablespoon oil, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence, a pinch of salt and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder.

    add oil, maple syrup, cinnamon powder, salt and vanilla essence

    2.Mix it well and set aside.

    mix it well

    3.To a mixing bowl add 2 cups rolled oats, 1/4 cup pecans(halved), 2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, 1/4 cup almonds(chopped) – Mix it well.

    add rolled oats along with nuts and seeds

    4.I forgot sunflower seeds so adding it now. Add 2 tablespoon sunflower seeds.

    add sunflower seeds

    5.Add the prepared maple syrup mixture to it.

    add the syrup mixture
    mix it well

    6.Mix this well first.

    the mixture will be slightly wet

    7. Lay a parchment paper over a baking tray. Transfer the mixture to it.

    mixture transferred to baking tray

    8.Spread it evenly.

    spread it evenly using a spatula

    9.Preheat oven at 150 deg C for 10 mins. Bake in preheated oven at 150 deg C for 20 mins. In between after 10 mins give a quick stir. Bake until golden and crisp. Remove from oven.

    bake for 20 mins stirring after 10 mins

    10.Add 2 tablespoon dried cranberries, cherries and 2 tbsp raisins.

    dry fruits added after baking

    11.Give a quick mix.

    mixed well

    12.For Serving : Add granola to a bowl.

    add granola to a serving bowl

    13.Add chilled or hot milk to it.

    add milk to it

    14.Mix and your breakfast is ready to eat!

    mix well and serve

    Enjoy your granola!

    granola with milk served in a pink bowl

    Expert Tips

    • Plus or minus the ingredients as per your choice and add sweetener accordingly.
    • If you use quick cooking oats then the baking time may vary, it may take just 12-15 mins so keep an eye.
    • You can even add other nuts and dry fruits of your choice.
    • I used oil that had no flavor and taste.
    • I have tried with jaggery syrup and it tastes good too. Replace maple syrup with 1/4 cup jaggery syrup.
    • After the wet ingredients are mixed it may look a bit sticky but after its baked it will be crispy and separated. If it sticks also you can just break it after cooling down.
    • Make sure you cool down completely and then store in airtight container.
    • The baking time may vary depending on the type of oven so keep check after 18 minutes.
    • Add dry fruits only after baking and when the mixture is still hot.
    • Granola should be golden brown not on the darker side else it will give a bitter taste.
    • While serving you can add fresh cut fruits with milk and enjoy.

    Serving & Storing Suggestion

    Serve it chilled or hot milk. You can even add fresh cut fruits like strawberries, banana, apple etc.

    Granola keeps well for about a month in room temperature itself. Make sure the jar is dry and airtight when you store it.

    FAQS

    1.What is Granola?

    Granola is a crunchy breakfast cereal made using rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dry fruits and sweetener toasted until crisp and golden, mixed with milk and served.

    2.I don’t have rolled oats, Can I replace it with quick oats?

    Yes you can use quick oats too but make sure to check the timing as quick oats gets baked a bit faster than rolled oats. So keep an eye after 15 minutes then bake accordingly.

    3.How long can I store granola?

    You can store granola for up to a month in room temperature itself. It will not get spoiled after a month but the crunch and freshness will slowly go so it is better to make a small batch and store it.

    4.I don’t have an oven. Can I still make granola?

    Yes you can toast the mixture in a wide bottomed pan until crisp and store. Still the baked version stays fresh and crispy for long.

    homemade granola baked and stored in a glass jar

    If you have any more questions about this Granola Recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook,  Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter .

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    Granola Recipe

    Granola is a crunchy cereal simple and quick to make in the morning busy routine. Granola is healthy and can be relished as a snack too.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Servings8
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 2 cup rolled oats
    • 1/4 tablespoon almonds chopped
    • 1/4 cup pecans halved
    • 2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
    • 2 tablespoon sunflower seeds
    • 2 tablespoon dried cherries, cranberries
    • 2 tablespoon black and golden raisins
    • 1/3 cup maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoon neutral oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
    • a pinch of salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder

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    Notes

    • Plus or minus the ingredients as per your choice and add sweetener accordingly.
    • If you use quick cooking oats then the baking time may vary, it may take just 12-15 mins so keep an eye.
    • You can even add other nuts and dry fruits of your choice.
    • I used oil that had no flavor and taste.
    • I have tried with jaggery syrup and it tastes good too. Replace maple syrup with 1/4 cup jaggery syrup.
    • After the wet ingredients are mixed it may look a bit sticky but after its baked it will be crispy and separated. If it sticks also you can just break it after cooling down.
    • Make sure you cool down completely and then store in airtight container.
    • The baking time may vary depending on the type of oven so keep check after 18 minutes.
    • Add dry fruits only after baking and when the mixture is still hot.
    • Granola should be golden brown not on the darker side else it will give a bitter taste.
    • While serving you can add fresh cut fruits with milk and enjoy.
    Nutrition Facts
    Granola Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (150 g)
    Calories 509 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
    Monounsaturated Fat 7g
    Cholesterol 8mg3%
    Sodium 53mg2%
    Potassium 414mg12%
    Carbohydrates 78g26%
    Fiber 8g33%
    Sugar 42g47%
    Protein 11g22%
    Vitamin A 153IU3%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 80mg8%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Ramya Venkateswaran

      August 20, 2014 at 9:20 am

      healthy version

      Reply
    2. Torviewtoronto

      August 20, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      fabulous pictures looks wonderful

      Reply
    3. Aarthi

      August 20, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      Awesome..i love this, love your bowl too

      Reply
    4. sankar saranya

      August 21, 2014 at 7:54 am

      Way of Presentation awesome .

      Reply
    5. traditionallymodernfood

      August 22, 2014 at 4:12 am

      Great addition for breakfast..

      Reply
    6. traditionallymodernfood

      August 22, 2014 at 4:13 am

      Great addition for breakfast

      Reply
    7. Pinky Mishra

      May 23, 2017 at 7:27 pm

      I have 180 degree min oven so what should be the timing?

      Reply
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