Best 3 Eight Grain Granola Recipes

Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our Eight-Grain Granola. This delectable granola recipe combines eight wholesome grains, including rolled oats, millet, quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and sunflower seeds. Each ingredient brings a unique nutritional profile, ensuring a well-balanced and satisfying breakfast or snack.

The granola is naturally sweetened with honey and maple syrup, providing a touch of sweetness without overpowering the natural flavors of the grains. A blend of spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, adds warmth and depth to the granola. You'll also find dried fruits, such as raisins and cranberries, adding bursts of natural sweetness and chewy texture.

In addition to the Eight-Grain Granola, the article features three other enticing granola recipes:

- **Coconut Crunch Granola:** This tropical-inspired granola is a delightful blend of oats, coconut flakes, and a hint of vanilla.

- **Chocolate Chip Granola:** A classic favorite, this granola combines oats, chocolate chips, and a touch of cocoa powder for a rich and indulgent treat.

- **Peanut Butter Granola:** This nutty and satisfying granola features oats, peanut butter, and honey, creating a delectable combination that's perfect for peanut butter lovers.

These granola recipes are easy to make, customizable to your liking, and packed with wholesome ingredients that will nourish your body and tantalize your taste buds. Start your day with a bowl of crunchy, flavorful granola, or enjoy it as a snack throughout the day.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EIGHT-GRAIN GRANOLA

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Here is a granola recipe, adapted from the chef Anup Joshi, that is packed with protein and texture. It combines rolled oats, spelt, teff, amaranth and other grains into a healthy power punch. You may need to explore the bulk-food section of your grocery to gather these ingredients, but the extra shopping time will result in a sweet, salty crunch, laden with dried fruit.

Provided by Jeff Gordinier

Categories breakfast, weekday, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield About 6 cups (6 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup kamut flakes or kamut puffs
1 cup spelt flakes
2 tablespoons black quinoa
2 tablespoons millet
2 tablespoons buckwheat groats
1 tablespoon teff (an African cereal grain)
1 tablespoon amaranth
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup granulated raw sugar
2 teaspoons sea salt
3/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup Marcona almonds
1/4 cup seedless raisins
1/4 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup dried currants
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Heat oven to 250 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine oats, kamut, spelt, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, teff and amaranth. In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, sugar, salt, oil and almonds. Add to the bowl of grains and mix until well combined.
Spread mixture evenly across baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown; the mixture will still be soft and wet, but will become firm and crisp as it cools. Remove from heat and mix in raisins, apricots, currants and cranberries, then cool completely. If necessary, break up clumps into smaller pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 773, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 116 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 426 milligrams, Sugar 63 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

GREAT GRANOLA

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Granola goes glam when stowed in a see-through container decked out with tinsel. Nuts, dried fruit and more make a crunchy mix for topping oatmeal or eating by the handful. Tie on mini holiday bulbs fancied up with a metallic paint. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 7 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7 ounces mixed dried fruit (about 1-1/3 cups)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the honey, brown sugar, syrup, wheat germ, oil and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over the oat mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until golden brown, stirring occasionally, 22-27 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruit. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

Use a variety of grains. This will give your granola a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include oats, millet, quinoa, amaranth, and buckwheat.
Toast the grains before baking. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
Add nuts and seeds. These will add flavor, crunch, and healthy fats to your granola. Some good options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, and flax seeds.
Sweeten with honey or maple syrup. These natural sweeteners will add a delicious flavor to your granola without being too overpowering.
Add spices. Spices can help to add a warm and inviting flavor to your granola. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom.
Bake at a low temperature. This will help to prevent the granola from burning.
Let the granola cool completely before storing it. This will help to prevent it from becoming too clumpy.

Conclusion:

This eight-grain granola is a delicious and healthy way to start your day. It's packed with whole grains, nuts, and seeds, and it's sweetened with honey or maple syrup. You can enjoy it on its own, with milk or yogurt, or as a topping for your favorite fruits or desserts.