Homemade granola: the (healthy) secret to start the day with energy and taste!
Making homemade granola is an everyday feel-good gesture: it allows you to choose wholesome ingredients, limit sugars and preservatives, and create a recipe tailored to your tastes with oatmeal, nuts, seeds, and spices.
In addition to being healthy and nutritious, it is also incredibly versatile: enjoy it for breakfast with milk or yogurt, use it as a topping for smoothies, puddings and desserts, or turn it into energy bars for a healthy snack you can take anywhere. A simple habit that combines taste, creativity and self-care.
Ingredients for making granola at home
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup almonds
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup raisins
1. Prepare the basic ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, almonds and sesame seeds. These ingredients form the crunchy base of your homemade granola.
2. Combine the wet ingredients
Add the seed oil and honey to the dry mix. Mix thoroughly until smooth, making sure all the dry ingredients are well coated.
3. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet
Line a baking sheet with baking paper and spread the mixture evenly, forming a thin layer about 0.4 inch/1 cm thick. This step is critical to ensure even baking and crispy granola.
4. Bake the granola
Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C and bake the pan for about 12 minutes. While baking, it is advisable to stir the granola halfway through to ensure even browning.
5. Cool and add the raisins.
Once cooked, let the granola cool completely. Next, add the raisins and mix well.
Homemade granola is ready
Your homemade granola is ready to be enjoyed! Once completely cooled, store it in an airtight glass jar or sealed container-this way it will stay fragrant and crunchy for up to 2-3 weeks. Keep it in a cool, dry place, away from sources of heat or moisture, so you can always have a healthy, yummy snack on hand, perfect for quick breakfasts or energizing snacks throughout the day.
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