Homemade granola is a healthier alternative to store one but much more tasty than the classic oatmeal or muesli, consisting of rolled oats, dried fruits, seeds, maple syrup or honey and olive oil.
Rahaf Al Bochi, a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics said about homemade granola:
"Look for granola that has minimal amounts of added sugar and uses dried fruit for sweetness instead."
"You would have control over the ingredients and the amount of sugar and fat added."
1. Homemade granola does not contain sugar or artificial sweeteners."Look for granola that has minimal amounts of added sugar and uses dried fruit for sweetness instead."
"You would have control over the ingredients and the amount of sugar and fat added."
2. Does not contain preservatives.
3. Does not contain hydrogenated oils.
4. Does not contain GMO.
5. Granola is rich in fiber and protein of the highest quality.
DIY homemade granola:
2 cups of rolled oats
1/2 cup of raw cashews or almonds
1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds and sunflower
1/2 cup of brown raisins or other dried fruit
2-3 tablespoons of raw honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoons of cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
Mix the rolled oats with nuts and seeds, add honey or maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon and salt. Bake it until golden brown. Then, add dried fruit and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Mix the rolled oats with nuts and seeds, add honey or maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon and salt. Bake it until golden brown. Then, add dried fruit and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
