Quaker Super Goodness Granola Nutri Boost Raspberry and Apple, 400g

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Triple Coconut Granola: This recipe calls for coconut oil, large coconut flakes and shredded coconut. If you’d like to add unsweetened coconut flakes, you can add it halfway through baking for perfectly toasted results (see recipe note). Reduce blood sugar. Whole grains, dried fruit, nuts, and seeds may help reduce and control blood sugar levels, particularly in people with obesity or prediabetes ( 12, 13, 14).

You may also want to look for varieties high in protein and fiber. Aim for at least 3–5 grams of fiber per serving ( 25). Some of you, like me, love big clumps in your granola. Here are my tips to achieving the best clumps: You can use extra-virgin olive oil instead, if you’d like your granola to be a little more on the savory side. If you’re watching your saturated fat intake, olive oil is a better choice! Natural Sweetener I used pecans and pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) to make this batch. Other options include walnuts, which are rich in Omega-3s, whole or slivered almonds, cashews, peanuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts and sunflower seeds. Unrefined Oil Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.

As such, watch out for ingredients like chocolate chips, honey, and dried fruit with added sugar. Summary

Next, pour the granola onto your lined baking sheet and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer. Don’t bake the granola too long—just until it’s lightly golden on top, as described. It might not seem like it’s done yet, but it will continue to crisp up as it cools. Over-baking the granola seems to break the sugar bonds. Finally, you can make granola yourself to minimize or eliminate added sugar and fat. However, remember that nuts and seed are still calorie-dense, so be sure to watch your portions even for homemade varieties. Summary This granola contains oat grain fibre that contributes to an increase in faecal bulk. Enjoy as part of a varied, balanced diet & healthy lifestyle. Delicious Diversity 12 Plant-Based Foods Made with 12 of your 30 weekly diverse plant-based foods. Almonds & Cashews & Brown Rice & Carrot & Chicory Root & Dates & Linseeds & Olive Oil & Pumpkin Seeds & Quinoa & Sunflower Seeds & Wholegrain Oats.

Lastly, let the granola cool completely before breaking it up. I’ve even left it on the pan overnight, covered. Certain foods, like flaxseeds, fruits, and whole grains, have been shown to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure). Making diet and lifestyle changes like eating a diet rich in whole grains and vegetables may reduce the amount of medication you need to take. One of the best things about this simple homemade granola is the fact that you can make a huge batch over the weekend and enjoy it all week. It is the perfect healthy meal-prep recipe for people rushed in the mornings! Plus, this healthy granola is super customizable; use any type of nuts and easily double the recipe. Your kids and family will love it! As I grew older, I tried eating cereal/granola (trying to act healthy haha), but since I dislike the taste of milk, I tried to have it with soy milk, but not only it’s time consuming, it also feels weird to have cold food for breakfast. I wasn’t a fan of granola bars as well as they are dry and too sweet.

Please let me know how this recipe turns out for you in the comments! I love hearing from you and hope this granola recipe becomes your new favorite. Here's a sample of nutrition information for a 2/3 cup serving of Quaker® low-fat granola with raisins: I love using real maple syrup in my granola. Honey works great, too. As a bonus, these natural sweeteners infuse your granola extra-delicious flavor that sugar would not. Salt and SpiceLet the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using). Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain big chunks, or stir it around with a spoon if you don’t want extra-clumpy granola. 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.

So is granola healthy? Isa Robinson, registered associate nutritionist and nutritional therapist, thinks so, when enjoyed in moderation and as part of a balanced meal. She says: 'There's so much scaremongering around sugar. When you eat granola, you're often eating sugar alongside other ingredients, which means it also contains protein, healthy fats and fibre,' (think the oats, nuts and dried fruits we touched on above). This, she explains, reduces the glycemic index of the food (or rate at which glucose enters the blood stream, to help keep blood sugars more stable). Oil helps make this granola crisp and irresistible. I prefer unrefined coconut oil, which is delicious (you can barely taste the coconut, if at all) and produces the perfect texture. Orange and Almond Granola: This recipe includes orange zest (2 teaspoons), whole almonds and golden raisins.

Some granolas have nearly 4 teaspoons (17 grams) of sugar in a single serving. Because it’s common to eat more than the standard serving size, you could be getting a substantial amount of sugar in just one bowl. Gingerbread Granola: This granola includes molasses and extra warming spices, plus coconut flakes, dried cranberries and chopped candied ginger. Improve blood pressure. High-fiber ingredients like oats and flax seeds have been shown to help reduce blood pressure ( 8, 9). These ingredients are full of fiber and good fats, making granola a nutrient-dense food. Here are some of the ways eating granola can benefit your health: