Granola can be a delicious and healthy snack, but many recipes out there have an unhealthy amount of fat and sugar. Here is a healthy granola recipe using date syrup along with nuts, seeds, and dry fruits.
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It is hard to resist a bowl of crunchy granola in the morning. Granola can be so tasty while still keeping us fit. Natural ingredients and a few easy steps are all you need to make your very own healthy granola at home.
Why make this granola
- Unlike store-bought granola loaded with fats and sugar here, you can control the amount and ingredients you use in your granola.
- Making homemade means you do not have to eat ingredients you don't like in your granola. Don't like pecans? omit them and use walnuts instead!
- Best of all it is so cost-effective to make your own granola at home. I make 4 times in quantity than I would buy for the same price! Plus better quality
- If you've never tasted fresh homemade granola you are in for a treat. There is nothing like freshly toasted oats and the smell of freshly roasted nuts.
- It can be made low in sugar and fat. Today we do not use sugar but date syrup instead. Also, we use just 2 tablespoon of oil. The best thing is that you can use less or more when you make the granola yourself.
- All the granola ingredients are easy to find or simple pantry staples.
Ingredients and substitutes
- Rolled oats - Good old fashion oats are the way to go when making granola. The liquid ingredients soak into each individual grain, which then gets toasted beautifully on its own. If you use quick-cooking or another type of oats, you may end up with a soggy mess.
- Oil - I used flavorless cooking oil or coconut oil but you can also use other types of oils. You can also use extra virgin olive oil if you like the flavor.
- Silane - I prefer to use date syrup also called silane. It looks similar to molasses and is made with only dates which are a natural sweetener. It's very delicious but has a darker color, so the final granola is a bit darker.
- Nuts - today I am using almonds, cashews, and walnuts but almost any choice of your favorite combination will do. Walnuts and dates are a great combination.
- Fruit - Dry fruits add a nice addition of sweetness. Today, I am using dry cranberries, raisins, and dates.
- Seeds - I've used sunflower and pumpkin seeds as well as sesame seeds and flaxseeds. These are great sources of good nutrition and health benefits, which is why you get them in all healthy snacks.
Easy Healthy Granola
- Preheat the oven to 190°C/ 375°F/ Gas Mark 5. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Oil - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oat and add the cooking oil. Combine well so each and every grain is coated with oil.
Pro tip - The oil will give the granola a nice golden color and adds crispness. - Silane - Add the silane and combine well. Then, add the nuts and seeds too. combine well.
Pro tip - The honey will give the granola some nice clusters while also adding sweetness.
- Bake - Pour the granola onto a parchment-lined sheet pan and spread evenly. Bake on the middle rack for 20 to 25 minutes stirring once or twice in between.
- Fruit - Add the dry fruit to the hot granola as soon as it is out of the oven. Toss it well together.
Pro tip - The hot granola softens the fruit and makes it taste wonderful and easier to eat. - Cool - Make sure to cool the granola completely before you store it in an airtight container. I like to use these glass containers.
How to make a yogurt parfait?
- In a glass add some yogurt followed by the chopped fruits
- Top with granola followed by more yogurt and then more fruits
- You can add some honey for sweetness and fruits if you like.
Healthier variations
- Pina colada granola - In summer, I love to add ¼ cup of pineapple juice with the silane and add 1 cup of dried pineapple pieces. I love to serve it with coconut yogurt and fresh pineapple slices.
- Blueberry apricot granola - I add dried blueberries and chopped dried apricots instead of the cranberries and dates. Serve it with apricot yogurt and fresh blueberries.
- Nut-free granola - Omit the nuts, and add some seeds like pepitas, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, and dried fruits. Serve with fresh fruits and yogurt.
How long does this granola last?
Ideally, granola has a long shelf life of about 4 to 6 months. It must be stored in an airtight container. Having said that, nuts in granola can go rancid after a while, which is why I always recommend using my granola recipes in about a month.
How do you know when the granola is done?
It is important to toss the granola at intervals. As the nuts, seeds, and oats start to toast the kitchen will start to smell of granola. And, if you bite into a grain of oat it will be nice and crisp. Don't overbake them, so the nuts/seed and oats from becoming too brown. Remember, rolled oats can be eaten raw and they don't need a long cooking time.
How can you make a crunchy granola?
Once the granola is baked add 2 cups of your favorite cereal to the cooled granola. Try
2 cups of cornflakes to make cornflake granola.
2 cups of rice crispies to make rice puff granola,
or 2 cups of cinnamon crunch to make cinnamon crunch granola.
How do you make granola with clusters?
Don't stir too much! Let the honey/syrup hold on to some of the clumps. During baking toss no more than once. Once baked don't stir leave it to cool completely. When cooled, stir leaving the clusters as large as you want.
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Healthy Granola with Date Syrup
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Description
Granola can be a delicious and healthy snack, but many recipes out there have an unhealthy amount of fat and sugar. Here is a healthy granola recipe using date syrup along with nuts, seeds, and dry fruits.
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Conversions Used
1 lb = 453 grams, 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 stick = 113g, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp= 5 ml,
Ingredients
- 4 cups (325 g) Rolled Oats
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Coconut Oil (or cooking oil)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Date syrup (silane or honey)
- ½ cup (70 g) Almonds (halved)
- ½ cup (65 g) Cashews (chopped )
- ½ cup (60 g) Walnuts (halves)
- ¼ cups (20 g) Pumpkin seeds (pepita)
- ¼ cup (35 g) Sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup (40 g) Flaxseeds
- ¼ cup (40 g) Sesame seeds
- ½ cup (60 g) Dried cranberries
- ½ cup (70 g) Raisins
- ½ cup (70 g) Dates (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C/ 375°F/ Gas Mark 5. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Oil - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oat and add the cooking oil. Combine well so each and every grain is coated with oil. Pro tip - The oil will give the granola a nice golden color and adds crispness.
- Silane - Add the silane and combine well. Then, add the nuts and seeds too. combine well. Pro tip - The honey will give the granola some nice clusters while also adding sweetness.
- Bake - Pour the granola onto a parchment-lined sheet pan and spread evenly. Bake on the middle rack for 20 to 25 minutes stirring once or twice in between.
- Fruit - Add the dry fruit to the hot granola as soon as it is out of the oven. Toss it well together. Pro tip - The hot granola softens the fruit and makes it taste wonderful and easier to eat.
- Cool - Make sure to cool the granola completely before you store it in an airtight container. I like to use these glass containers.
Recipe Notes & Tips
- Gluten-free granola – to make gluten-free granola use gluten-free oats
- Nut-free granola – to make it a nut-free granola use seeds such as pepita and sunflower instead of nuts
- Vegan granola – to make a vegan granola use maple syrup instead of honey, and coconut oil instead of canola oil
- Granola is delicious on its own, with milk or with yogurt for breakfast or snacks.
- Try yogurt granola parfait with yogurt and fresh fruits as we did in this granola parfait or breakfast parfait
Nutrition Information
Calories: 363- kcalCarbohydrates: 46- gProtein: 10- gFat: 18- gSaturated Fat: 6- gSodium: 121- mgPotassium: 397- mgFiber: 6- gSugar: 21- gVitamin C: 1- mgCalcium: 36- mgIron: 3- mg
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Pris
Looks so simple to make and delicious! I really like that we can choose only healthy ingredients when making at home. Thanks for the recipe!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Pris
Sue
I love homemade granola but never tried it with dates before - it's a great addition! This recipe is a winner!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Sue
Lata Lala
Hearty wholesome and healthy home-made granola is looking fab. The recipe is easy and worth making at home.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Lata
Irina
I love your healthy granola recipe. I am also amazed by the list of ingredients: you included dates, and I am going to make it!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Irina