Granola for breakfast: simple recipes for home cooking (+ bonus video)

Breakfast is not just the first meal of the day, but also an opportunity to start the morning off right. One of the great options for a hearty and healthy breakfast is granola. It can be easily prepared at home. We at joy-pup offer several simple recipes.

Watch the video recipe for granola

Classic granola with honey and nuts

Ingredients:

• 3 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup walnuts (or other nuts of your choice), chopped
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dried fruits

Step-by-step preparation:

• In a preheated oven at 180 degrees, fry the oatmeal and chopped nuts for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
• In a bowl, mix honey, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and salt. Add the toasted oatmeal and nuts, stirring thoroughly.
• Spread the mixture evenly on the baking tray, level and place in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Stir the granola occasionally during cooking to avoid burning.
• After baking, add dried fruit (e.g. raisins, dried apricots) and let the granola cool completely before using.

Granola with berries and almonds

Ingredients:

• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup almonds, chopped
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

Step-by-step preparation:

• Combine oats, almonds, honey (or maple syrup), oil and cinnamon in a large bowl.
• Distribute the mixture evenly over a baking tray and place in the oven, preheated to 180 degrees, for 20-25 minutes.
• Stir the granola occasionally during cooking to ensure even baking.
• Remove from oven, let cool and add fresh berries before serving.

Granola with pumpkin seeds

Ingredients:

• 3 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 cup raisins or dried apricots (optional)

Step-by-step preparation:

• In a large bowl, combine oats, pumpkin seeds, honey, oil and spices.
• Spread the mixture evenly over a baking tray and place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees.
• Bake the granola for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning.
• Once cooked, add raisins or dried apricots for extra sweetness and flavor.

To be continued…