Today I’m showing you how to make homemade granola. Granola is nothing more than a crunchy version of muesli that is typically toasted in the oven with added sugars and fats. However, I didn’t use any added fats or sugar, just a touch of maple syrup. This makes it very light and also vegan. Additionally, I cooked it in the air fryer (in my beloved Philips Airfryer XXL). If you don’t have one, you can obviously use the oven, but it’s definitely quicker in the fryer.
I was surprised that even without fats it came out nice and crunchy. I now prepare it often at home, making 10 servings at a time to keep it fresh, as I can easily make it again in a few minutes. Just store it in tightly closed jars and keep in the pantry for always ready use. Making it at home is also very economical; commercial granola is not only not as genuine as this, but it’s also quite pricey!
I’ve listed the quantities of dried fruits that I used, but of course, you can use other dried fruits, just remember to check that the Weight Watchers Propoints remain the same. If you are gluten intolerant, make sure the oat flakes you use are gluten-free, or you can use buckwheat flakes, which are equally delicious. Let’s see how I prepared this light granola.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 10
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 10.58 oz oat flakes (or buckwheat flakes)
- 1.06 oz almonds
- 0.71 oz pumpkin seeds
- 0.71 oz sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (about 1 tablespoon)
- 0.35 oz raisins
- Total points = 50 WW points
- Points per 1.41 oz serving = 5 WW points
- Points per 1.06 oz serving = 4 WW points
- Points per gram = 0.13 WW points
Tools
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Air Fryer Pan
- Air Fryer
- Baking Tray
- Jars
Preparation
The most important thing to remember is to keep the raisins aside as they should be added after cooking.
First, prepare all the ingredients by weighing them properly. This way, you won’t risk making mistakes with the WW points.
Chop the almonds and raisins separately.
In the pan, mix the oat flakes, chopped almonds, and seeds. Then add the maple syrup and mix thoroughly.
Finally, lightly compact the mixture without pressing too hard.
Cooking is done at 320°F, but it obviously depends on the different air fryer models; I have the Philips Airfryer XXL.
Cook for a total of 16 minutes in 3 stages:
– 6 minutes, then mix and compact
– 6 minutes, then mix and compact
– last 4 minutes
As for the air fryer, but you will need to preheat the oven and cook at 356°F for a few more minutes. It largely depends on the type of oven you have.
While still hot, add the chopped raisins and mix very well to distribute them evenly.
Pour everything onto a cold oven tray or a large tray and spread out all the granola evenly so it can cool quickly. It will be ready after 30 minutes.
Pour the homemade granola into clean jars, screw the lid tightly, and store them in the pantry. The granola will last for months, but the fresher it is, the crunchier it will be!
You can use the granola as you prefer: in milk, with yogurt, or even as a snack. I take it with me in a little bag when I go for long walks. It’s very nutritious, so it’s an ideal snack for athletes too!
Try making it and then let me know if you liked it here in the comments or on Facebook. See you soon for the next recipe and:
Enjoy!
by Giovanna Buono
How long does it last?
I store granola in tightly closed jars and keep them in the kitchen pantry, away from light. It doesn’t last more than 3 months because it gets finished, but I believe the actual shelf life depends on the almonds, which are the ingredient that can spoil first. If you find it’s lost its crunch, you can refresh it in the air fryer at 392°F for just 2 minutes (no more due to the raisins) to revive it.
Can I use other ingredients?
Of course you can! The basic muesli requires oat flakes, but to avoid gluten, you can use buckwheat flakes. For nuts, you can use walnuts, cashews, pecans, dried cranberries. However, you’ll also need to recalculate the WW points which might change.
