Granola cereal is made out of rolled oats which is one of the healthiest breakfast. Oatmeal and rolled oats do not go through any kind of refining process so they preserve their nutritious value. Oats provide soluble fibre, known as beta glucan, which acts like a sponge during digestion thus removing the bad cholesterol from the body. Oats reduce the absorption of carbohydates into the blood stream thus stabilising the blood sugar levels. Oats have essential fatty acids and antioxidants which reduce the risk of cancer. If you are the one who do not relish oats much, you can make very yummy breakfast with oats by turning them into granola cereal.
Ingredients for home made Granola:
3 cups old fashioned oats(not instant), 3/4 cup sliced almonds, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or melon seeds(peeled), 1/2 tblsp cinnamon powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 2tblsp canola oil, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1 cup dried fruits like pineapple, apricots, cherries, dates, figs and raisins(chopped into small pcs.).
Method for baking into Granola:
Preheat oven to 325 degree F or 165 degree C.
In a large bowl combine the oats,nuts, seeds cinnamon and salt.
In a small bowl, stir together the oil and maple syrup. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and toss together, making sure all the dry ingredients are coated with the liquid.
Spread onto the baking tray and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally so it browns evenly.
Take it out of oven and cool it. Granola may be sticky when hot but it will turn crisp and dry when it cools.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Ingredients for home made Granola:
3 cups old fashioned oats(not instant), 3/4 cup sliced almonds, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or melon seeds(peeled), 1/2 tblsp cinnamon powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 2tblsp canola oil, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1 cup dried fruits like pineapple, apricots, cherries, dates, figs and raisins(chopped into small pcs.).
Method for baking into Granola:
Preheat oven to 325 degree F or 165 degree C.
In a large bowl combine the oats,nuts, seeds cinnamon and salt.
In a small bowl, stir together the oil and maple syrup. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and toss together, making sure all the dry ingredients are coated with the liquid.
Spread onto the baking tray and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally so it browns evenly.
Take it out of oven and cool it. Granola may be sticky when hot but it will turn crisp and dry when it cools.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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