Easy homemade crunchy granola with nuts & raisins-it is an easy and healthy snack recipe that does not require any pre-preparation and ready in under 30 minutes.
This granola recipe requires the ingredients that are common in a basic granola recipe rolled oats, a sweetener, some oil, and nuts or dry fruits.
Granola with nuts & raisins can be served with curd or milk or eaten as it is. Granola can be made sweet and savory according to your taste buds.
How to make granola with nuts and raisins at home
Making granola with nuts & raisins is a quick and easy recipe in which we mix all the ingredients then spread them on a baking tray lined with a parchment paper, and bake till they roasted well. Let them cool and store them in an air-tight container for later use. We can make them in big batches and store them up to 1-2 months.
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Health benefits of the main ingredients used in the making of granola with nuts and raisins
Rolled oats
- Oats are one of the healthiest whole grains. They are gluten-free in nature, rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
- They contain beta-glucan which helps us in maintaining our lipid profile in a healthy range also very effective in lowering the bad cholesterol levels and keeps the heart-healthy.
- Oats are low in fat, high in protein. They increase intestinal transit time and thereby reducing the after-meal sugar spikes. It also helps in reducing hunger pangs and avoid constipation.
- They are considered as a superfood that is rich in antioxidants and helps us in fighting carcinogens and improving overall immunity.
Nuts
- They are very popular, versatile, healthy, and tasty food, enjoyed by everyone.
- Despite high in fat, they have innumerable health benefits. Highly nutritious, a good source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
- They are very effective in weight-loss, reduces bad cholesterol, and prevents heart disease.
Coconut oil
- Rich in good fatty acid that helps in weight loss, improving heart health and brain function.
- It has antimicrobial properties that why used as a mouth wash.
- This oil gives satiety, reduces hunger pangs, and raises good cholesterol.
Maple syrup
- A healthy alternative to white sugar. A good source of essential minerals like calcium, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and rich in antioxidants properties.
- It checks bone health, boosts energy, regulates blood sugar, and improves brain function.
- Maple syrup is high in sugar so eat in moderation is recommended.
Honey
- A natural sweetener carries many plant chemicals that are rich in antioxidants properties.
- Has antifungal and antibacterial properties and helps in soothing sore throat
- Improves digestive problems and a healthy alternative to refined white sugar
- Strengthen the immune system and boosts your memory.
Step by step preparation of homemade crunchy granola with nuts and raisins
1. In a big bowl, add oats, coconut oil, maple syrup, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, raisin, cinnamon powder, and mix well.
2. Now transfer them to a baking tray lined with a parchment paper and spread evenly.
3. Bake them in the preheated oven at 160 degrees C for 20-25 minutes until they become roasted. Stir them in between to bake evenly.
4. Remove the baking tray from the oven. Now add raisins and let it cool down completely. It looks soft when removed from the oven but becomes hard and crisp on cooling. Store them in an airtight container and it stays good for up to months.
Serving suggestions
Granola with nuts and raisins can be served with milk or curd at breakfast time. You can also add some fresh fruit to it to make it wholesome meal. Granola can be munching as a quick snack in evening or to satisfy your odd time hunger pangs.
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Tips and tricks
- Mix the mixture well so that the oil and maple syrup coat the oats evenly.
- Stir them after half of the time for evenly baking.
- Allow them to cool completely, after cooling they become crisp and hard.
- Store them in an airtight container for later use.
Recipe card for homemade crunchy granola with nuts and raisins
Homemade crunchy granola with nuts and raisins
Ingredients
- 4 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup coconut oil (50 ml)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup almonds
- ¼ cup pecans
- ⅛ cup pumpkin seeds
- ⅛ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp flaxseeds
- 2 tbsp raisin
- ½ tsp cinnamon powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a big bowl, add oats, coconut oil, maple syrup, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, raisin, cinnamon powder, and mix well.
- Now transfer them to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and spread evenly.
- Bake them in the preheated oven at 160 degrees C for 20-25 minutes until they become roasted. Stir them in between to bake evenly.
- Remove the baking tray from the oven. Now add raisins and let it cool down completely. It looks soft when removed from the oven but becomes hard and crisp on cooling. Store it in an airtight container and it stays good for up to months.
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