Best 7 Crunchy Granola Over Plain Yogurt Middle Eastern Style Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Crunchy Granola over Plain Yogurt - Middle Eastern Style. This article presents a culinary journey that harmoniously blends the wholesome goodness of granola and the creamy tanginess of yogurt, taking inspiration from the vibrant Middle Eastern cuisine. Discover a collection of tantalizing recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free options. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the perfect balance of textures and flavors, transforming your breakfast or brunch into an extraordinary experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY GRANOLA OVER PLAIN YOGURT: MIDDLE EASTERN-STYLE



Crunchy Granola over Plain Yogurt: Middle Eastern-Style image

My expanded version of Family Fun's recipe for 'Crunchy Granola' with a Middle Eastern flavor. Inspired also by a delicious breakfast we enjoyed last weekend for Mother's Day at a local restaurant and which was --Tasty Dish-- approved!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup Greek yogurt (approximately-we like Nancy's whole milk yogurt) or 1 cup plain yogurt (approximately-we like Nancy's whole milk yogurt)
rose water (I used about 1/2 teaspoon for 1 cup of plain yogurt) or orange blossom water, to taste (I used about 1/2 teaspoon for 1 cup of plain yogurt)
Agave or honey, for drizzling
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons pistachios
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons demerara or 1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup raw agave syrup or 1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup filtered water
3/4 cup dried fruit (I added raisins, tart cherries, medjool dates and one tablespoon barberries to equal 3/4 cup.)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, nuts, sesame and sunflower seeds, maple syrup/demerara or brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom and salt.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the olive oil, agave or honey, and water. Toss the mixture until it is well combined, then spread it evenly on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake the granola until lightly browned, approximately 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to keep the mixture from sticking.
  • Set aside to cool completely, then stir in the dried fruit.
  • Store left over granola in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • For 1 serving: Spoon yogurt into a serving bowl. Stir the rosewater or orange blossom water into the yogurt (start with a small amount then adjust).
  • Top yogurt with some of the granola (about 1/2 cup give or take) and add a light drizzle of agave or honey.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 177.3, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 15.3

CRUNCHY GRANOLA



Crunchy Granola image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups rolled oats
2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, or slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper and reserve.
  • Combine brown sugar and water in a 4-cup microwave proof glass measuring cup or bowl. Place in microwave on high for 5 minutes and cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from microwave, add vanilla extract and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, and brown sugar syrup mixture. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Spread the granola onto cookie sheets and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden and crunchy.
  • When the mixture comes out of the oven, it is still very pliable. You may choose to add in dried fruit as a finishing touch at this time. When granola has cooled completely, store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 4.6 grams, Protein 7.3 grams

CHERRY-ALMOND GRANOLA WITH YOGURT



Cherry-Almond Granola with Yogurt image

Really monitor that granola. Normally, cooks will tell you not to open an oven, but there is a very fine line between roasty toasty and burnty turdy. What you are doing is giving the granola a brief respite from the heat, so as to gradually toast it.

Provided by Justin Warner, Food Network Star Season 8 Winner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup peanut oil
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup light agave syrup
4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups raw sliced almonds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
5 ounces dried sweet cherries
1 lime, zested
2 vanilla beans
1 quart whole-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, optional

Steps:

  • For the granola: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a pot set over medium heat, combine the oil, brown sugar and agave and cook until bubbling, about 4 minutes. Add the agave mixture to the oats, almonds and salt in a heatproof bowl and stir to coat. Transfer this mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread into as thin of a layer as you can. Bake, stirring often to ensure even browning, until browned, about 20 minutes (see Cook's Note).
  • Transfer to a mixing bowl and quickly mix in the cherries and lime zest. Allow to cool.
  • For the yogurt: Split and scrape the vanilla beans into the Greek yogurt. Add the confectioners' sugar and salt, if using, and stir. Store the vanilla bean pods in the yogurt until you are ready to serve.
  • Spoon the yogurt into serving dishes and top with the granola. Serve immediately.

CLASSIC GRANOLA RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Granola Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: rolled oats, almond, cinnamon, salt, coconut oil, vanilla extract, maple syrup, honey, greek yogurt, assorted berry

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups rolled oats
½ cup almond, sliced
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons honey
greek yogurt, to serve
assorted berry, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almonds, cinnamon, salt, coconut oil, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and honey until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture onto a the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Break up the layer into chunks with your hands.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
  • Serve with Greek yogurt and fresh berries, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 10 grams

CRUNCHY GRANOLA



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This crisp, lightly sweet mixture is great just eaten out of hand or as an ice cream topping. My husband and I grow wheat, barley and canola.-Lorna Jacobsen, Arrowwood, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup salted sunflower kernels
2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the honey, oil and brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. , In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, coconut, sesame seeds and sunflower kernels. Add honey mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Spread onto two ungreased baking pans. , Bake at 300° for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in raisins. Bake 10 minutes longer. Cool, stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1148 calories, Fat 57g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 158g carbohydrate (95g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE YOGURT



Middle Eastern Style Yogurt image

_Lebneh with Sesame and Herbs_

Yield Makes about 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups whole-milk plain yogurt
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
Accompaniment: toasted pita or crackers

Steps:

  • Line a sieve with a double layer of paper towels and set over a bowl. Whisk yogurt with salt and spoon into sieve. Let drain, covered and chilled, at least 12 hours and up to 24.
  • Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry small heavy skillet, shaking skillet occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk together oil, mint, and thyme in a bowl, then add toasted sesame seeds and chill, covered, up to 24 hours.
  • Bring sesame mixture to room temperature, then drizzle it over lebneh (thickened yogurt).

CRUNCHY HOMEMADE GRANOLA



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Cinnamon, nutmeg and honey add a dash of heartwarming charm to this crunchy homemade granola. "We like it over yogurt or milk, but it's also good on it's own as a snack," promises Oshkosh, Wisconsin's Margaret Potempa. New dietary recommendations encourage half of the grains in the diet to come from whole grains like the oatmeal in this recipe. Try sprinkling this granola on yogurt, salads, ice cream and baked winter squash to help meet your dietary goals.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 11 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup oat bran
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
3 tablespoons flaxseed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Drizzle with honey and oil; toss to coat. Spread in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 300° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring twice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a variety of oats. This will give your granola a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a combination of rolled oats, steel-cut oats, and quick-cooking oats.
  • Add nuts and seeds. Nuts and seeds are a great way to add crunch, flavor, and healthy fats to your granola. Some popular choices include almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds.
  • Sweeten your granola naturally. Instead of using refined sugar, try using natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar. You can also add dried fruit or spices for a natural sweetness.
  • Bake your granola at a low temperature. This will help it to crisp up without burning. Bake your granola at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
  • Store your granola in an airtight container. This will help it to stay fresh for up to two weeks. You can also freeze your granola for up to six months.

Conclusion:

Crunchy granola over plain yogurt is a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect granola that is crispy, flavorful, and nutritious. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, try making a batch of crunchy granola. You won't be disappointed!

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