Sunday Brunch: Delicious Homemade Granola

Making this easy and super yummy homemade granola for Sunday brunch is a delightful way to start the day with a healthy and satisfying meal. Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, this granola is rich in fibre, protein, and healthy fats, providing long-lasting energy and essential nutrients. The natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup and the aromatic hint of cinnamon make it a tasty treat without the need for refined sugars. To add variety, you can customise the recipe by incorporating whatever combinations of nuts and seeds takes your fancy and experimenting with various dried fruits like cherries, pineapple, mango, or even adding a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips or a dash of nutmeg for extra flavour. Serve it with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit, or enjoy it with your favourite milk for a nutritious and versatile brunch option that everyone will love.

And not only is making your own granola fun and good for your body, making homemade granola using bulk ingredients is both good for your wallet and the environment. Purchasing oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits in bulk reduces packaging waste and often costs less per unit, saving money while supporting sustainable practices. By avoiding individually packaged products, you minimise plastic and cardboard waste, contributing to a reduction in landfill accumulation and resource consumption. Additionally, making granola at home allows you to control the quality of ingredients, avoiding preservatives and additives commonly found in store-bought versions. This not only promotes better health but also fosters a more eco-conscious lifestyle, aligning your culinary habits with the broader goal of environmental sustainability.

RECIPE: HOMEMADE GRANOLA

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup your favourite nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans), chopped
  • 1 cup seeds (such as pumpkin, sunflower, pinenuts, seasame)
  • 1 cup dried fruit (such as raisins, cranberries, dates, chopped apricots)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 165°C and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, chopped nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey or maple syrup and coconut oil or olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine and Coat: Pour the warm honey-oil mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Spread on Baking Sheet: Spread the granola mixture evenly on the prepared baking tray, pressing down slightly with a spatula to create an even layer.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting. Keep an eye on it towards the end to prevent burning. The granola should be golden brown and fragrant.
  7. Cool and Add Dried Fruit: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, stir in the dried fruit.
  8. Store: Transfer the granola to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Enjoy: Serve your homemade granola with yogurt, milk, or as a topping for smoothie bowls.

Sharon Fitness

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