One of our favorite breakfast dishes is homemade yogurt with fresh fruit and granola. I first had this at a B&B in Chattanooga TN many years ago. Until that time, I didn’t even eat yogurt.
Granola is so easy to make, inexpensive, and you know what is in it…win, win! Not only can you use it as a topping for yogurt, but it’s delicious as a cold cereal, it can be used as an ice cream topping, or even just grab a handful for a quick snack.
This is not a recipe that has to be strictly followed. If you like more coconut, add it. If you want it sweeter, increase the honey. Don’t like cinnamon? Try another of your favorite spices. You can also use a combination of coconut oil and butter if you prefer. You get the point. Simply use this as a starting point to make your favorite granola.
In a large bowl, thoroughly combine all the ingredients except the dried fruit.
Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and spread the mixture evenly on the pan.
Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour 20 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes to prevent burning. Keep an eye on it because it can burn quickly.
Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool. Mix in the dried fruit and store in an airtight container. This will keep for 2-3 weeks.
The beauty of this recipe is that you can’t mess it up unless you burn it.
Homemade Granola
An easy-to-prepare homemade granola that you can adjust to your personal preferences. It's delicious on yogurt with fruit, served as a cold breakfast cereal with milk, or as a topping for ice cream.
Servings: 12
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rolled oats not quick cooking
- 1/2 cup coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, or your favorite
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup dried fruit cherries, cranberries, blueberries, or your favorite
Instructions
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mix all the ingredients, except for the dried fruit
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the granola evenly over the surface.
- Bake in a preheated 250-degree oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Stir in the dried fruit, place in an airtight container, and store in a cool, dark place until ready to use.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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