At our home Granola for breakfast was reserved for busy days. I always used the store brought granola. However, when my son joined the University and had to stay in hostel, I started to re-thinking breakfast options and was concerned about what I could send along with him which is healthy and easy so that he can quickly fix a healthy breakfast in his dorm kitchen. And granola was my first choice but it was very expensive plus we have no control over the ingredients of shop brought granola, so I decided to prepare it at home from the scratch. Thus started my research into recipe for granola. And after so many trials in my kitchen I hit upon this recipe. This is not only healthy and delicious but it is absolutely easy to make. Just stir together the some dry ingredients (Oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut ) into the mixture of wet ingredients ( Coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar), cinnamon powder and salt. Then mix it all together till the dry ingredients is well coated with the wet ingredients. Bake in 356 degree F (180 degree C) for 30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes, and viola the granola is ready!
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Granola Recipe
Section 1: List Your Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup silvered or sliced almonds (raw)
1/2 cup walnuts (raw)
1/4 cup Pumpkin seeds or Sunflower seeds (raw)
1/4 cup shredded coconut
2 tbsp coconut oil (or any other vegetable oil like olive oil or canola oil )
1/4 cup maple syrup
3-4 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
1/4 cup currants
1/2 cup chopped mixed dried fruits (apricot, cranberries, golden raisins etc. )
1 tsp clarified butter to roast the dry fruits after washing them.
Section 2: Directions
Preheat oven to 356 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking tray with a parchment paper or spray with vegetable oil nonstick spray.
Wash the dry fruits and drain the water and lightly roast it a clarified butter till it light golden color and swells up.
Combine coconut oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt in a pan. And bring it to a boil.
2. Then add in the mixture of dry ingredients (oats, almonds, flax & pumpkin seeds, and shredded coconut). Mix well, making sure all the dry ingredients are coated well with the wet ingredients.
3. Pour onto prepared baking tray and distribute in evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degree C (356 degree F) for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes so mixture toasts evenly and granola turns light golden brown.
Transfer into a bowl and while mixture is still hot, mix in the prepared dried fruits . Cool. Store in an airtight container. It should last for one month. Since I make in small batches it never lasted beyond two weeks.
This granola recipe is healthy, easy, and yummy, it can be enjoyed as cereal with milk or prepare Parfait with Greek yogurt and fruits for breakfast. It can also be served as snack or dessert. Also, for all those who have their children in hostels or staying away from home this makes an excellent edible gift so they do not miss homemade food. Try this recipe or tweak it with different nuts or dry fruits of your choice. One thing I guarantee that once you try this recipe you will never ever buy store brought granola. So, happy cooking. I really hope you try this recipe and please give your valuable feedbacks and comments. Stay healthy and happy!
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