Fats like vegetable oil, coconut oil, and nut butters are often included to help bind the ingredients, add flavor, and aid in the toasting process.

Granola is a food consisting of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, honey or other sweeteners such as brown sugar, and sometimes puffed rice, that is usually baked until crisp, toasted and golden brown. The mixture is stirred while baking to avoid burning and to maintain a loose breakfast cereal consistency. Dried fruit, such as raisins and dates, and confections such as chocolate are sometimes added. Granola is often eaten in combination with yogurt, honey, fresh fruit (such as bananas, strawberries or blueberries), milk or other forms of cereal. It also serves as a topping for various pastries, desserts or ice cream. Muesli is similar to granola, except that it is traditionally neither sweetened nor baked. For fresh citrus flavor, stir fresh citrus zest (up to 2 teaspoons) into the mixture before baking. I love adding orange zest, in particular. chopped and flaked nuts (such as hazelnuts and almonds – about double the amount of chopped to flaked) By a long shot, most cases of anemia are caused by insufficient iron consumption. This then causes insufficient production of red blood cells, which are integral for carrying oxygen to cells throughout the body. The easiest way to remedy anemia? by consuming more iron-rich foods. When it comes to Iron consumption people fall in one of two sides of the spectrum; they either consume too much or far too little.Lastly, let the granola cool completely before breaking it up. I’ve even left it on the pan overnight, covered. Improve gut health. Granola has been found to increase levels of healthy gut bacteria, compared with refined breakfast cereals ( 11).

Now that you have my base recipe, you can play around with the mix-ins and spices to make it your favorite granola.

Spread in 1-2 roasting tin/s and cook for 30-40 minutes until golden, tossing occasionally with a spatula so the granola browns evenly Dried fruit lends some extra sweetness, chewy texture and irresistible fruity flavor. I used dried cranberries for this batch. I also love tart dried cherries, raisins and chopped dried apricots. Optional Mix-Ins

Amlen, Deb (14 August 2019). " 'What We Have in Mind Is Breakfast in Bed for 400,000' ". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 28 March 2022 . Retrieved 27 March 2022.Not sure what benefits you can see from granola consumption? Read on and find out more! Nutrition Info of Granola (per 100g) Mixson, Jm (Mar 2002). "Heartland History". Journal of the History of Dentistry. 50 (1): 35–9. ISSN 1089-6287. PMID 11944502. Archived from the original on October 31, 2006 . Retrieved 2006-12-16. Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.