Simple Granola Recipe

Breakfast is a tricky meal especially for working mothers. All nutritionists and doctors will tell you to make this meal the heaviest and the healthiest and you want to give the best to your family; but who has time to make all that with the morning hustle?! If you are in a situation where the heart is willing but time is not on your side don’t worry, we got you!

Ever heard of granola? This is a breakfast cereal made of very healthy and nutritious ingredients and all you have to do is add milk to it and you have a healthy, nutritious breakfast. Good news is that you can buy granola from most major supermarkets. Bad news is that it will cost you a small fortune! Before you get sad, remember that we got you! So, below is a simple granola recipe. What I love most about granola is it you get to use the fruits and nuts you love. It also saves lots of time and energy as it keeps for long.

Ingredients

ü  3 cups rolled oats (not instant)

ü  3 tablespoons brown sugar

ü  1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

ü  1/4 teaspoon salt

ü  1/3 cup honey

ü  1/4 cup vegetable oil

ü  1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

ü  1/2 cup dried fruit (use any fruit but make sure it is diced or in small pieces)

ü  1/2 cup coarsely crushed groundnuts.

Tip

To coarsely crush groundnuts put them on a clean chopping board and roll with a rolling pin. You get best results if you use roasted groundnuts and if possible use them with the skin on.

Directions

ü  Pre heat the oven at 180°C

ü  Place the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine; set aside. 

ü  Place the honey, oil, and vanilla in a small bowl and stir to combine. Pour over the oat mixture and mix until the oats are thoroughly coated. 

ü  Spread the mixture on a thin, even layer baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir and continue baking until the granola is very light golden brown, about 5 to 15 minutes more. 

ü  Cool the granola to room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. (Note: It will harden as it cools.) 

ü  Add the fruit and nuts or seeds to the baking sheet and toss to combine.

ü  Keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

 ENJOY