Homemade Granola with Nuts and Seeds: A Healthy and Delicious Recipe
Once upon a time, there was a breakfast that wanted to revolutionize your mornings. Forget sugary, processed cereals and discover the pleasure of homemade granola, prepared with love and quality ingredients. This simple recipe, adaptable to your tastes, will allow you to enjoy a healthy, nourishing, and incredibly delicious breakfast, without any added sugar! Prepare for a flavorful journey to granola heaven, perfect for starting the day with energy and vitality.
Imagine: a steaming bowl filled with this crunchy granola, studded with golden nuts and flavorful seeds, all drizzled with creamy yogurt or smooth plant-based milk. A true feast for the senses, giving you the satisfaction of having made this healthy treat yourself. And the best part? It's incredibly easy to make!
This homemade granola recipe with nuts and seeds, with no added sugar, is perfect for the whole family. It's infinitely customizable, allowing you to adapt the ingredients to your tastes and dietary needs. Whether you're a pecan nut enthusiast, a sunflower seed fanatic, or a lover of slivered almonds, this recipe is for you!
Ingredients
Serves approximately 6:
- 200g of oat flakes (gluten-free if needed)
- 50g of nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, according to your preferences)
- 50g of seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, flax, chia, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons of honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (or olive oil)
- (Optional): Spices of your choice (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg)
- (Optional): Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (thermostat 5-6).
- Roughly chop the nuts.
- Mix together in a large bowl the oat flakes, chopped nuts, seeds, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, salt, and spices if using.
- Add the coconut oil and mix well so that all the ingredients are well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden and crispy.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight jar.
- Enjoy with yogurt, plant-based milk, fresh fruit, or simply on its own!
Chef's Tips
A successful granola is a crunchy granola! Be careful not to overload the baking tray to ensure even cooking.
Feel free to add dried fruit at the end of cooking to prevent burning. You can also add dark chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence (but be aware that this will add sugar).
For an even more indulgent granola, try adding a pinch of fleur de sel at the end of baking. The sweet and salty contrast is exquisite!
Conservation
Your granola will keep in an airtight jar at room temperature for about 2 weeks. For longer storage, you can keep it in the refrigerator.
