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

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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 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 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:

Granola: a crunchy, chunky breakfast cereal (a bit like muesli) typically made from oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit and served with Greek yoghurt and berries. You know the one. Instead, the first few ingredients should be whole foods, such as oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. 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. Now, its time to add in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla extract. Mix very well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. I added cinnamon to this batch for some subtle warming spice. Ground ginger (use half as much) and pumpkin spice blends are other options. Dried FruitImprove gut health. Granola has been found to increase levels of healthy gut bacteria, compared with refined breakfast cereals ( 11). Some of you, like me, love big clumps in your granola. Here are my tips to achieving the best clumps:

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. Additionally, high-fiber foods like oats, nuts, and seeds slow down the emptying of your stomach and increase digestion time, which can help you feel fuller for longer — and may aid appetite control ( 6, 7) Other potential health benefits Gingerbread Granola: This granola includes molasses and extra warming spices, plus coconut flakes, dried cranberries and chopped candied ginger. For fresh citrus flavor, stir fresh citrus zest (up to 2 teaspoons) into the mixture before baking. I love adding orange zest, in particular.Even with all those techniques in place, I occasionally end up with a batch of granola that isn’t as clumpy as my others, for reasons that I can’t explain. It’s always delicious, though!