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Something crunchy in the yoghurt in the morning, plus fresh fruit – and the day starts perfectly! This recipe shows you how Making your own granola is healthy you can, without a lot of time or expensive ingredients.

Why homemade granola is so healthy and delicious

Once you’ve made granola yourself, you rarely use the store-bought version. Because you decide what goes in: no unnecessary sugar, no palm oil, no artificial flavors. Instead, you get pure energy, fiber and good taste.

This recipe is not only crispy and delicately roasted, but also really versatile. Whether for breakfast, as a snack or as a topping – your homemade granola always impresses.

List of ingredients for your homemade granola

For about 900 g of granola you need:

• 500 g hearty oat flakes
• 2 oranges (organic quality)
• 100 g puffed quinoa
• 50 g almonds (coarsely chopped)
• 100 g pecans (chopped or halved)
• 30 ml maple syrup
• 4 tbsp rapeseed oil
• 100 g mixed dried fruits (e.g. cranberries, apricot pieces, raisins)

Tip: If possible, use unprocessed, organic ingredients – this tastes more intense and is richer in nutrients.

Step-by-step instructions

1. Preheat oven
Preheat the oven to 160 °C top/bottom heat. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients
Place oats, almonds, and pecans in a large bowl. Mix everything well so that the nuts are evenly distributed.

3. Prepare liquid mixture
Mix maple syrup and canola oil in a small bowl. Squeeze the oranges and grate the peel of one orange.

4. Combine everything
Pour the syrup-oil-orange mixture over the flake mixture. Stir with a spoon until lightly glossy and evenly coated. This is important so that your granola becomes nice and crispy later.

5. Bake – and enjoy how it smells!
Spread the mixture evenly on the tray. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Stir once after about 15 minutes to ensure nothing burns.

6. Cool and add fruit
Let the granola cool completely. Then add the dried fruits and the puffed quinoa and mix briefly. Your healthy, homemade granola is ready!

Kitchen hacks and tips

A little trick for extra crispiness:
At the end, set the oven to fan for 5 minutes. This way the flakes caramelize slightly and get that wonderful crunch.

If you want to bake your granola particularly evenly, use two trays and swap them in between. And another tip: Only store your granola in glasses when it has cooled completely – otherwise it will absorb moisture and become soft.

Possible variations

This basic recipe is like a canvas – you can adapt it to your taste. Here are a few ideas:

• Nut-free: Replace almonds and pecans with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
• Extra sweetness: Add a teaspoon of coconut blossom sugar or vanilla extract while baking.
• Herb aromatic: A pinch of cinnamon, salt or cardamom adds depth.
• Chocolate variant: Once cooled, mix in mini chocolate chips – perfect for kids.
• Rich in protein: Add 2 tablespoons chia seeds or 1 tablespoon flax seeds.

This means your granola never gets boring and remains healthy and balanced.

Making granola yourself is healthy: alternatives to the main ingredients

If you don’t have any oatmeal or quinoa on hand, you can get creative:

• Oat flakes → spelled flakes or buckwheat flakes
• Puffed quinoa → puffed amaranth
• Maple syrup → honey or rice syrup
• Rapeseed oil → coconut oil
• Dried fruits → apple chips, figs or dates

It is important that you maintain the ratio between dry and liquid ingredients. This keeps the texture nice and crispy.

Shopping tips: Where can you find good ingredients?

You can get the ingredients for your healthy granola almost everywhere:

• Supermarket: Oatmeal, almonds, rapeseed oil, maple syrup
• Organic market: Puffed quinoa, high-quality nuts, dried fruits without added sugar
• Online shops: Large selection of organic ingredients, nuts, seeds and superfoods, often in bulk packs
• Unpackaged stores: Ideal for sustainable shopping as you can fill exactly the amount you need

Tip: If you make granola more often, it’s worth buying larger packs – this saves waste and money.

Shelf life and storage

Homemade granola will last for 3-4 weeks if you store it properly.

• Make sure it completely cooled down is.
• Keep it in airtight glasses or cans.
• Store it dry and coolbut not in the fridge.

If you make larger quantities, you can also freeze your granola. Simply fill it into portions – so you always have fresh crunchy muesli at hand.

How to enjoy your granola

A few ideas for everyday life:

• About natural yogurt with apple compote
• As a topping on smoothie bowls
• With warm milk or plant-based drink
• Pure as a snack in between

Homemade granola suits every occasion – and is the perfect energy boost in the morning.

Make healthy granola yourself: Now it’s your turn!

Have you ever tried Making your own granola is healthy?
Try this recipe and let me know in the comments what ingredients you changed or added. Share your result on Instagram and link @letshavebreakfast.deso we can celebrate the most delicious breakfast time together!

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