How To Make Raisin And Cinnamon Breakfast Granola

My Raisin and Cinnamon Granola is crunchy, crispy, and packed with sweet clusters of oaty goodness! Made with cupboard staples this Homemade Granola recipe is quick, easy and delicious! Here’s how I make it..

what is Granola?

Granola comes in many forms, but is usually made up of oats, oil and a sweetener such as Maple syrup, brown sugar or Honey. Accents like spices, seeds, dried fruits and nuts can be added to boost the flavour and add some extra goodness! All these ingredients are mixed together and baked until crunchy and golden! The result is a sweet, but not too sweet, wholegrain and hearty cereal.

Where did Granola Originate?

We have America to thank for this delightful Breakfast Add-on! Back in 1863, in Dansville, New york, a Dr named James Caleb Jackson invented the Granola we know today. Although somewhat plain at the time of its inception, it was soon developed and enhanced with fruits, nuts and other flavourings.

Soon after, John Harvey Kellogg, the man thought to be responsible for making dry breakfast cereals a worldwide billion dollar industry, came up with a granola version of his own…as they say, the rest was history!

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granola and gut health

The great thing about Granola, is that it’s packed with oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit. These ingredients are rich in fibre and beneficial plant compounds called polyphenols.

Why are polyphenols important? Studies have shown that Polyphenols can have a positive effect on your overall gut health and improve digestion, they also support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. Bifidobacterium is helpful in treating disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease.

Nutritionally, Granola is a rich source of zinc, iron, and magnesium, as well as vitamins B and E. Of course, the exact breakdown of vitamins and nutrients is dependant on the ingredients in your Granola. But, a good mix of oats, fruit, seeds and nuts should provide everything you need.

In Summary, the best way to increase levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut is to eat fibre-rich fruits, whole grains, nuts, and seeds….All of which Granola provides

How To Make Raisin and Cinnamon Granola

What You’ll need for this recipe

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• Mixing Bowl
• Digital Kitchen Scale
• Baking Tray
• Baking paper
• Wooden Spoon

*As Always the full detailed recipe can be found at the end of the post on the recipe card

ingredients

• Rolled Oats
• Cinnamon
• Salt
• Vegetable oil
• Honey
• Vanilla Extract
• Egg white
• Raisins

Method

• Preheat the oven to 160 c
• In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, and salt and set aside.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, honey, vanilla extract, and egg white.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
• Mix all the ingredients together, making sure the oats are completely coated.
• Cover a flat baking tray with lining paper
• Spread the granola mix evenly on the baking tray
• Pop in the oven and bake for 30 minutes * lightly stir the granola halfway through cooking
• Let the granola cool completely. Top with the raisins, then break the granola into pieces with your hands. You want nice chunky clusters!

How to store Cinnamon and Raisin Granola

Store in an airtight Jar or container at room temperature for upto 2 weeks.

6 WAYS TO EAT GRANOLA

1. Yogurt

Add Granola to Greek yogurt, or any mixed fruit yoghurt you fancy!

2. Breakfast Cereal

Treat Granola as a breakfast cereal! Simply drench with milk and enjoy!

3. Baked Goods

Add a handful of Granola to banana bread batter or other bakes such as my Cranberry Muffins or Rhubarb Muffins

4. Fruit bowl

Create a fruit bowl with your favourite fruits, add some granola and drizzle with honey for a fruity/crunchy bowl of goodness!

5. Eat It As It Is

Throw some in a ziplock bag and eat on the go, or throw a bunch in a bowl and eat it like popcorn with your favourite movie!

6. Granola Sundae

Fill your Sundae glass with all the goodies! Icecream, Syrups, Compotes, cream, cherries, and add a sprinkle of Granola for a Sundae with a crunch!

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