Best 6 How To Make Granola Recipes

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Granola is a delicious and nutritious breakfast cereal or snack made from oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and is often eaten with milk, yogurt, or fruit. Granola can be made at home with simple ingredients and a few easy steps. There are many different variations of granola, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Some popular variations include:

* Classic Granola: A simple and delicious granola made with oats, nuts, seeds, and honey.
* Nutty Granola: A granola that is packed with nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
* Fruity Granola: A granola that is loaded with dried fruits, such as raisins, cranberries, and cherries.
* Chocolate Granola: A granola that is made with chocolate chips or cocoa powder for a rich and decadent flavor.
* Gluten-Free Granola: A granola that is made with gluten-free oats and other gluten-free ingredients.
* Vegan Granola: A granola that is made without honey or other animal products.

No matter what your dietary preferences or flavor preferences are, there is a granola recipe out there that is perfect for you. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and nutritious granola that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.

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

HOMEMADE GRANOLA



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This is a great recipe for homemade granola. I make it weekly! Any dried fruit can be substituted for the raisins. I use dried cranberries in mine and it's fantastic!

Provided by JAIME15

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup wheat germ
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup raisins
½ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix oats, brown sugar, coconut, wheat germ, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Stir water, oil, and vanilla extract into the oat mixture; spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy, about 1 hour; transfer to a bowl. Stir raisins and almonds through the granola.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 25.4 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

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

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.

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.

GRANOLA



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Homemade granola couldn't be easier with Alton Brown's recipe from Good Eats on Food Network. Maple syrup sweetens this healthy melange of oats and nuts.

Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup cashews
3/4 cup shredded sweet coconut
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, and brown sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color.
  • Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add raisins and mix until evenly distributed.

BASIC GRANOLA RECIPE



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This basic granola recipe is pretty perfect as is, but feel free to swap out ingredients to customize it to your taste (see Cook's Notes below for sample substitutions).

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups rolled oats
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (see Cook's Notes)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup honey (see Cook's Notes)
1/4 cup canola oil (see Cook's Notes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (see Cook's Notes)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds (see Cook's Notes)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (see Cook's Notes)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the oats, light brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir the honey, oil and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Use your hands if necessary to make sure it's well combined.
  • Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes and then remove from the oven and stir; add the chopped almonds. Return to the oven and bake until everything is toasted and evenly browned, an additional 10 minutes.
  • Allow the granola to cool on the baking sheet, then add the dried cranberries and toss to distribute. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 95 milligrams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 27 grams

GOOD-FOR-YOU GRANOLA



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Try this energy-boosting granola breakfast to start your day - it's good for you!

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch, Snack

Time 35m

Yield Makes 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp vegetable oil
125ml maple syrup
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
300g rolled oats
50g sunflower seed
4 tbsp sesame seeds
50g pumpkin seeds
100g flaked almond
100g dried berries (find them in the baking aisle)
50g coconut flakes or desiccated coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2. Mix the oil, maple syrup, honey and vanilla in a large bowl. Tip in all the remaining ingredients, except the dried fruit and coconut, and mix well.
  • Tip the granola onto two baking sheets and spread evenly. Bake for 15 mins, then mix in the coconut and dried fruit, and bake for 10-15 mins more. Remove and scrape onto a flat tray to cool. Serve with cold milk or yogurt. The granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a variety of oats. Old-fashioned oats, rolled oats, and quick-cooking oats can all be used to make granola. Old-fashioned oats will give your granola a chewier texture, while rolled oats will make it more crispy. Quick-cooking oats will make your granola softer.
  • Add nuts and seeds. Nuts and seeds add flavor, texture, and healthy fats to granola. Some popular choices include almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, and flax seeds.
  • Sweeten your granola with honey or maple syrup. Brown sugar and granulated sugar can also be used, but they will make your granola more sugary and less healthy.
  • Add spices for flavor. Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom are all popular spices that can be added to granola. You can also add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the other ingredients.
  • Bake your granola at a low temperature. This will help to prevent it from burning and will give it a chance to develop a nice golden brown color.
  • Store your granola in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

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 can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can customize it to your own taste. With a little planning and effort, you can make delicious and healthy granola at home.

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