Crunchy Granola: Your Guide to Making Delicious Homemade Granola
In this blog post, we'll take you on a journey to create your own batch of nutty homemade granola. Bursting with natural goodness and a medley of flavors, this recipe will elevate your breakfast and snacks to a whole new level. Join us as we explore the art of making granola from scratch, packed with nutritious ingredients and customizable to suit your taste preferences. Let's dive in and make some scrumptious granola together!
Ingredients
- 250 g oats (3 cups)
- 150 g nuts: almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts (1 cup)
- 75 g dried fruits; raisins, dried apricots, dried prunes (½cup)
- 25 g shredded coconut (⅓ cup)
- 30 g sesame seeds (2 tbsp)
- 60 ml date molasses (4 tbsp)
- 60 ml oil (4 tbsp)
- 15 g cocoa (1 tbsp)
- 50 g dark chocolate (¼ cup)
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, salt, and cocoa. Mix well to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the date molasses and oil.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.
- Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring gently every 5 minutes through baking time to ensure even toasting.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the dried fruits, shredded coconut, nuts, sesame seeds, and chocolate chips.
- When the granola has baked for 15 minutes, remove it from the oven and add the mixed ingredient to the baked oats.
- If you prefer your granola clumpy, press it down with a spatula after stirring halfway through baking.
- Cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown.
- Once the granola is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.
- Transfer the homemade granola to an airtight container and store it at room temperature for up to two weeks.