Healthy Granola Recipe 🥣
Overview:
- Name: Healthy Granola
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Description: Really good for breakfast, either in a bowl with milk, or sprinkled over yogurt! This recipe makes a TON, so halve it unless you have a large family or lots of granola-eating friends.
- Recipe Category: Breakfast
- Keywords: Grains, < 30 Mins, Easy
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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5 cups | Old-fashioned oats |
2 cups | Non-fat powdered milk |
1 cup | Wheat germ |
1 cup | Sunflower seeds |
1 cup | Sesame seeds |
1 cup | Unsweetened coconut |
1/2 cup | Canola oil |
1 cup | Honey |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 668
- Fat Content: 38.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 2mg
- Sodium Content: 126mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 72.8g
- Fiber Content: 13.6g
- Sugar Content: 20.9g
- Protein Content: 18.1g
Instructions:
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Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, non-fat powdered milk, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and unsweetened coconut.
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Add oil: Pour the canola oil over the dry ingredients and mix well to combine.
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Sweeten it up: Add honey according to taste, starting with 1/2 cup and adjusting up to 1 cup if desired. Stir well to ensure even distribution of honey throughout the mixture.
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Spread the mixture: Spread the granola mixture evenly over 2 small or 1 large cookie sheet(s).
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Bake the granola for 10 minutes.
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Stir and bake again: After the initial 10 minutes, remove the granola from the oven, stir it to ensure even baking, and then return it to the oven for another 10 minutes.
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Cool and store: Allow the granola to cool completely before transferring it to a covered container or plastic bags for storage. For optimal freshness, store the granola in the refrigerator.
Serving Suggestions:
- Enjoy your homemade healthy granola for breakfast by serving it in a bowl with milk or sprinkled over yogurt. You can also add fresh fruits for an extra burst of flavor and nutrition!
This recipe yields a generous portion, perfect for sharing with family and friends or storing for future breakfasts. Make it once, and you’ll have delicious, nutritious granola ready whenever you need a quick and satisfying morning meal! 🌞