Granola is a breakfast food consisting of various grains (mainly oats) and nuts, served with yogurt or milk. I've been making my own homemade version for a long while now, so that I know exactly what's gone into it rather than getting the store-bought types, which contain preservatives, refined sugars, and too much fat. The result is so delicious that my family and friends are now fully addicted to it and to the aroma that fills the house while preparing it. And last but not least, my granola is more economical than the store-bought products.
vegetable oil spray, or butter, for the baking sheet | |||
8 cups | rolled oats | 800 g | |
1 cup | unsweetened coconut flakes | 100 g | |
1 3/4 cup | hazelnuts, shelled, coarsely chopped | 180 g | |
1/4 cup | canola oil | 65 mL | |
1/4 cup | honey | 90 g | |
1/3 cup | maple syrup | 85 mL |
The granola will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator; up to 3 months in the freezer.
per 1 serving (30 g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 150 |
Fat 6 g 10 % |
Saturated
2.1 g
11 % |
Cholesterol 0 mg |
Sodium 0 mg 0 % |
Carbohydrate 20 g 7 % |
Fibre 3 g 12 % |
Sugars 5 g |
Net Carbs 17 g |
Protein 4 g |
Vitamin A 0 % |
Vitamin C 0 % |
Calcium 2 % |
Iron 8 % |
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Starches | 1 |
Fats | 1 ½ |
Other Foods | ½ |
It's cheap, easy to make and tastes better than store bought.
Great recipe for homemade granola! My husband won't touch coconut, even in granola, so I replaced the coconut with 1 1/2 cups of golden raisins and 1 cup dried apples, cut into small pieces. I also added some pumpkin pie spice to get that fall flavor.
This is a great basic recipe, good on its own but also fun to add other dried fruit to.