{"id":32363,"date":"2010-10-11T12:42:17","date_gmt":"2010-10-11T17:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=32363"},"modified":"2013-01-21T10:59:27","modified_gmt":"2013-01-21T15:59:27","slug":"learn-to-bake-healthy-granola-from-scratch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/10\/learn-to-bake-healthy-granola-from-scratch\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn to Bake Healthy Granola from Scratch"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Granola is a popular breakfast option that we’ve all seen on grocery store shelves. Even though it can be less time-consuming to snag one from the market, baking a batch of granola at home is far more rewarding.\u00a0 With a homemade version, you can create your favorite combination of fruit, nuts, grains and seeds.<\/p>\n

When making granola, some people prefer to use a recipe, where others take a more rustic approach. If you’re planning to wing it, choose your ingredients for a fresh, healthy flavor that will make you want to wake up in the morning.<\/p>\n

Start with oats<\/strong>. Rolled oats (like old-fashioned oats) are the base of most types of granola. Add small amounts of other grains, such as wheat bran or ground flax seed<\/a>. For a large batch of granola that will last two people about four weeks, I use 4 cups of oats.<\/p>\n

Go Nuts<\/strong>. Whether your afternoon snack preference is walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts, nuts add healthy fats<\/a> to your granola. Use any combination you like and chop them as finely as you wish for varying flavor and textures.<\/p>\n

Dress your oats<\/strong>. Use fat to blend your granola and make your mixture cohesive. Whisk one part fat with two parts sweetener for a nice, even blend. Some granola chefs use a combination of butter and oil while others opt for oil rich in monounsaturated fat<\/a> to reap those heart healthy benefits.<\/p>\n

Bake, bake, bake<\/strong>. Most granola bakes at a medium-low heat, such as 300\u00b0F for 30 to 40 minutes. Toss the granola to redistribute it in the pan every ten minutes or so. Let cool for about a half hour, or until granola is crispy and dry.<\/p>\n

Think fruit<\/strong>. Once the granola is cooled, toss it with your favorite dried fruit for added sweetness. I love dried apples, cherries or cranberries but hit your nearest natural foods store for a wider selection of exotic and tropical fruits like mango or papaya.<\/p>\n

Recipes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Crunchy Classic Granola<\/a> from The Novice Chef<\/strong><\/p>\n

Homemade Granola<\/a> from Diets In Review<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cranberry Pecan Granola<\/a> from Simply Stardust<\/strong><\/p>\n

Almond Crunch Granola<\/a> from In Good Taste<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bobby Flay Chocolate Coconut Granola<\/a> Fit Bottomed Eats<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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