Homemade Granola – A Crunchy, Nutritious Start to Your Day
I made this homemade granola as a meal prep for my breakfast. I used a lot of whole grains, seeds, and dried fruits. It is packed with fiber, protein, iron, and omega-3s.
Why Make Your Own Granola?
✅ No refined sugars or additives – Naturally sweetened with dates and sultanas
✅ Rich in fiber and protein – Keeps you full and supports digestion
✅ Packed with iron, calcium & omega-3s – A superfood for hair, skin, and energy
✅ Versatile & easy to make – Perfect as a cereal, topping, or snack
✅ No oven required! – Made on the stovetop for easy preparation
Ingredients
🥣 3 cups rolled oats – A great source of fiber, complex carbs, and protein
🍚 1 cup red rice flakes – Rich in antioxidants and adds a crispy texture
🌻 1 cup sunflower seeds – High in vitamin E and healthy fats
🌴 10 dates, chopped – Natural sweetness with iron and fiber
🍈 ¼ cup melon seeds – Packed with zinc and healthy fats
🥜 ½ cup cashews – Provides creaminess and healthy fats
🥥 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil – Enhances crunch and adds healthy MCTs
🌾 1 cup popped amaranth – A protein-rich ancient grain with calcium and iron
🌿 ½ cup flax seeds – High in omega-3s and fiber for gut health
🌿 ½ cup chia seeds – Supports digestion and provides plant-based protein
🍇 ½ cup sultanas (raisins) – Natural sweetness with iron and antioxidants
How to Prepare (Pan-Fry Method):
- Heat a large pan on low-medium heat.
- Dry roast the rolled oats, red rice flakes, sunflower seeds, melon seeds, cashews, and flax seeds separately until slightly golden and aromatic. Set aside.
- In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp of coconut oil and add chopped dates. Cook for 1-2 minutes until soft.
- Mix all roasted ingredients back into the pan and stir continuously for 5-7 minutes on low heat until well combined and evenly toasted.
- Turn off the heat and mix in popped amaranth, chia seeds, and sultanas while still warm.
- Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Use cinnamon for flavoring if needed.
How to Prepare (Oven Method):
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, red rice flakes, sunflower seeds, melon seeds, cashews, and flax seeds.
- Heat coconut oil slightly and mix it with chopped dates to soften them.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, mix in popped amaranth, chia seeds, and sultanas while warm.
- Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
How to Enjoy This Granola?
✔ With Plant-Based Milk (Sesame, Almond, or Oat Milk) – A wholesome breakfast
✔ Topped on Yogurt or Smoothies – Adds crunch and extra nutrition
✔ As a Healthy Snack – Eat it plain or mix with fresh fruit
Nutritional Benefits Per Serving (½ cup):
- Fiber: 🌱 6-8g per serving – Supports digestion and gut health
- Protein: 🌱 6-8g per serving – Sustains energy and muscle strength
- Iron: 🌱 15-20% of daily needs – From dates, sultanas, flax, and seeds
- Calcium: 🌱 10-15% of daily needs – From chia, amaranth, and melon seeds
- Healthy Fats & Omega-3s: 🌱 Supports brain, heart, and skin health
- Natural Energy Boost: 🌱 Whole grains + dried fruits = sustained energy
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