Quick and Easy Homemade Granola
Like many people in 2020, I have had more time to cook at home. After months of making scones and muffins for breakfast, I decided that maybe it was time for something a bit healthier. I settled on Homemade Granola. I read a few recipes but wasn’t truly satisfied with any of them so I decided to make my own version. The recipe below is a good base, filled with protein to start the day. This recipe is also Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, and part of the Clean Cleanse, but don’t let that scare you away! It is delicious! I have it for breakfast either with yogurt or as an addition to smoothies, and I also add it to salads in place of croutons. You can basically add anything you want to suit your preference, the options are endless! Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Homemade Granola
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper
- Silicone Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup Buckwheat Groats Soaked
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds
- 1 cup Coconut Chips
- 1/2 cup Almond Slices
- 1 cup Pecan Hand Crushed
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/4 cup Cacao Nibs
- 1/4 cup Sesame Seeds
- 3 tbsp Coconut Sugar
- 3 tbsp Coconut Oil Melted
Instructions
- Soak the Buckwheat Groats in warm water for at least an hour. This will allow the groats to soften.
- Preheat the oven to 300° F (148° C)
- Combine all ingredients, except the Groats into a large mixing bowl.
- Strain the excess water from Buckwheat. The Groats will be a little slimy, but dont worry.
- Add the Buckwheat Groats to the mixing bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Once combined, spread the mixture evenly on a parchment lined baking tray.
- Bake the Granola for 45-50 minutes.
- Allow the Granola to cool completly before transfering to an air-tight storage container.
Notes
- You can soak the Groats longer than an hour, the longer they soak the softer they will become.
- If you don't have Coconut Sugar you can substitute Brown Sugar, be aware that Brown Sugar is sweeter so I would reduce the amount by a tablespoon.
- If you like sweeter Granola you could also add a bit of Honey or Maple Syrup, if you try this let me know how it works out in the comments.
- This is a base recipe, there are many many things you could add to change the flavor! Any seed, nut, or dried fruit would work well!
