The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Granola Recipes

The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Granola Recipes

Benefits of Eating Muesli

It is packed with fiber, protein, and various vitamins and minerals. A 1/2 cup serving of muesli provides around 3-5 grams of fiber. Fiber helps keep you full for longer and supports digestive and heart health. Muesli is also a good source of protein with about 3-5 grams per serving. Plant-based proteins from oats and nuts keep you energized throughout the day. The variety of ingredients used in muesli like oats, seeds, nuts and dried fruits provide important vitamins and minerals. Oats are a good source of vitamins B1, B5, E and manganese. Nuts add magnesium, copper and vitamin E to muesli. Dried fruits like raisins, cranberries provide antioxidants. The combination of crunchy muesli and yogurt or milk makes for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast.

Homemade Granola Ingredients and Varieties
Homemade muesli allows you to adjust ingredients based on tastes and preferences. Basic muesli ingredients include rolled oats, oil or butter, honey or maple syrup and a variety of mix-ins. Granola  Common mix-ins include nuts like almonds, walnuts and pecans and dried fruits like raisins, cranberries and coconut flakes. You can customize muesli flavors by using different oils (olive oil, coconut oil), sweeteners (agave, brown sugar) and spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger). The possibilities are endless - experiment with nut butters, seeds, cacao nibs, unsweetened coconut flakes. You can make plain muesli or fruit-and-nut muesli with more mix-ins for extra nutrition and texture. Store-bought mueslis often contain extra sugar, salt and oils. Making muesli at home allows controlling ingredients for healthier options.

Basic Homemade Muesli Recipe
A simple muesli recipe requires just 5 ingredients - rolled oats, nuts, oil, maple syrup and salt. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, stir together 4 cups rolled oats, 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds), 1/2 cup olive or coconut oil, 1/2 cup maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Spread the muesli mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown. The muesli will harden as it cools.
Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking into clusters. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
This basic recipe can be endlessly customized by adding mix-ins to taste like dried fruit, seeds or cocoa nibs. Play around with flavors until you find your perfect muesli.
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