crunchy healthy homemade granola with berries
February 18, 2024

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easy 5 step homemade berry granola recipe

Prep time: 5min

Cook time: 30min

Wait time: 20min

Total time: 55min

Easy 5-Step Homemade Berry Granola Recipe: A Nutritious Meal-Prep and Time Saver for Healthy Breakfasts.

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Easy 5-Step Homemade Berry Granola Recipe: A Nutritious Meal-Prep and Time Saver for Healthy Breakfasts.

In reality, most mornings are rushed, with quick and convenient foods becoming the go-to options in place of nutritious choices. However, our homemade healthy berry granola recipe solves this issue. It is easy to prepare, nutrition-rich, and designed with the busiest of schedules in mind. This ensures a healthy breakfast without a loss of valuable time.

Ingredients: The Building Blocks of Nutritious Berry Granola

  • Old-fashioned oats
  • Coconut oil
  • Maple syrup
  • Vanilla extract
crunchy healthy homemade granola with berries

Instruction for the healthy berry Granola

  1. To begin with, gather all the necessary ingredients for your homemade berry granola. These typically include oats, a variety of berries, nuts or seeds of your choice, sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, and a bit of oil or butter.
  2. Next, preheat your oven to a moderate temperature, usually around 150 to 180 degrees Celsius(300 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit). While the oven is preheating, mix the oats and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Combine your maple syrup, vanilla extract, and liquid coconut oil in a separate bowl. Warm your coconut oil up in the microwave if it is not fluid.
  3. Once well combined, pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir everything together until the oats are thoroughly coated. This will help create those delicious, crunchy clusters characteristic of granola.
  4. After your mixture is well combined, spread it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to spread it evenly to ensure that it bakes uniformly. Place the baking sheet in your oven and bake for about 20-30 minutes. Stirring the granola every 10 minutes or so is essential to prevent it from burning.
  5. Finally, once the granola is golden brown and crispy, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely. As it cools, it will become even crunchier. Once cooled, mix in your choice of dried berries( dried strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries).
  6. Store your homemade berry granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. This granola can be enjoyed with milk or yogurt or as a snack on its own.

Storing Your Berry Granola: Ensuring Freshness for Weeks

Keeping your homemade berry granola fresh and tasty over time largely hinges on how you store it. To maintain its health benefits and flavor for a long time, you must keep it away from air, heat, and moisture.

Use an airtight vessel for storage, like a glass jar with a tight lid, a plastic container with a snap-lock, or a ziplock plastic bag. Be sure to use a clean, completely dry container before putting your granola inside. Moisture can damage the granola, causing mold and affecting the taste and texture.

Find a cool, dry place to keep your sealed granola out of direct sunlight. This could be in a cupboard or pantry. Stored like this, your granola should stay fresh for about two months. Let it warm to room temperature before you eat it.
crunchy healthy homemade granola with berries

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Homemade Granola

Preparing homemade granola may seem simple, yet many potential mistakes can impact the texture, taste, and nutritional value. Understanding these mistakes and avoiding them will help improve your granola.
  • Firstly, overuse of sweeteners is common. Ingredients like honey, maple syrup, and agave nectar enhance the taste. However, using them in excess can lead to an overly sweet taste and increase the carbohydrate and calorie content. As a general guideline, for every 2 cups of oats, use around 1/4 to 1/3 cups of sweeteners, and adjust according to your taste preference.
  • Secondly, undercooking or overcooking the granola is another prevalent mistake. Cooking it for too little time can make your granola chewy, and cooking it for too long can cause a burnt taste. This highlights the need to monitor the cooking process carefully. A good indicator that your granola is ready is when it turns a golden brown. Lastly, it should be noted that granola continues to harden after being removed from the oven. The advised general baking time and temperature are between 30 to 40 minutes at 300°F (150°C). To ensure even browning, stir your mixture occasionally while it bakes.
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easy 5 step homemade berry granola recipe

Easy 5-Step Homemade Berry Granola Recipe

Preptime: 5min

Cooktime: 30min

Waittime:20min

Totaltime:55min


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Ingredients for the recipe:

1000goats
120gcoconut oil
120gmaple syrup
4tbspvanilla extract
75gfreeze-dried strawberries
75gfreeze-dried raspberries
50gfreeze-dried blueberries
  1. To begin with, gather all the necessary ingredients for your homemade berry granola. These typically include oats, a variety of berries, nuts or seeds of your choice, sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, and a bit of oil or butter.
  2. Next, preheat your oven to a moderate temperature, usually around 150 to 180 degrees Celsius(300 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit). While the oven is preheating, mix the oats and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Combine your maple syrup, vanilla extract, and liquid coconut oil in a separate bowl. Warm your coconut oil up in the microwave if it is not fluid.
  3. Once well combined, pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir everything together until the oats are thoroughly coated. This will help create those delicious, crunchy clusters characteristic of granola.
  4. After your mixture is well combined, spread it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to spread it evenly to ensure that it bakes uniformly. Place the baking sheet in your oven and bake for about 20-30 minutes. Stirring the granola every 10 minutes is essential to prevent it from burning.
  5. Finally, once the granola is golden brown and crispy, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely. As it cools, it will become even crunchier. Once cooled, mix in your choice of dried berries( dried strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries).
  6. Store your homemade berry granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. This granola can be enjoyed with milk or yogurt or as a snack on its own.
  7. ENJOY!

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