Today I will show you how to prepare homemade granola. Granola is nothing but a crunchy version of muesli that is typically toasted in the oven with added sugars and fats. However, I did not use added fats or sugar, just a bit of maple syrup. This makes it very light and also vegan. Additionally, I cooked it in the air fryer. If you don’t have one, you can obviously use the oven, but it is certainly faster in the fryer.
I was surprised that even without fats it came out nice and crunchy. Here at home, I now prepare it often, making 10 portions at a time to keep it fresh, and I can always make it again in a few minutes. Just store it in well-sealed jars and keep the jars in the pantry, and it will always be ready to use. Moreover, making it at home is very economical; the commercial one is not only not as genuine as this one, but it is also very expensive!
I have indicated the quantities of nuts that I used, but obviously, you can also use other nuts, just don’t forget to check that the Weight Watchers Propoints remain the same. If you are gluten intolerant, make sure that the rolled oats you use do not contain it, or use buckwheat flakes, which are equally delicious. Let’s see how I prepared this light granola.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 10
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 3 1/3 cups rolled oats (or buckwheat flakes)
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/8 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/8 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tbsp raisins
- Total Points = 50 WW points
- Points per 40g serving = 5 WW points
- Points per 30g serving = 4 WW points
- Points per gram = 0.13 WW points
Tools
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Air fryer tray
- Air fryer
- Oven tray
- Jars
Preparation
The most important thing to remember is to keep the raisins aside as they need to be added after cooking.
First of all, prepare all the ingredients by weighing them carefully. This way, you won’t risk making mistakes with the WW points.
Chop the almonds and raisins separately.
In the tray, mix the rolled oats, chopped almonds, and seeds. Then add the maple syrup and mix very well.
Finally, lightly compact the mix without pressing too much.
Cooking is done at 320°F, but obviously, it depends on the various fryer models, so you have to adjust a bit on your own.
Cook for a total of 16 minutes in 3 stages:
– 6 minutes, then stir and compact
– 6 minutes, then stir and compact
– last 4 minutes
Similar to the air fryer, but you will need to preheat the oven and cook at 356°F for a few more minutes. It greatly depends on the type of oven you have.
Add the chopped raisins while hot and mix very well to distribute them evenly.
Pour everything onto a cold baking sheet or a large tray and spread all the granola evenly so that it can cool down quickly. After 30 minutes, it will be ready.
Pour the homemade granola into clean jars, screw the lid on tightly, and place them in the pantry. The granola will stay good for months, but obviously, the fresher it is, the crunchier it will be!
You can use the granola however 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 also an ideal snack for athletes!
Here is the granola prepared with this recipe: Granola with yogurt and chocolate sauce, truly a delight!
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
Storage
I put the granola in well-sealed jars and leave it in the pantry in the kitchen, away from light. It doesn’t last more than 3 months because it gets finished, but I believe the real duration depends on the almonds, which are the ingredient that can spoil first. If you notice it has lost its crunch, you can reheat it in the air fryer at 392°F for just 2 minutes (no longer because of the raisins) to revive it.
Can I use other ingredients?
Of course you can! The basic muesli requires rolled oats, but to avoid gluten, you can use buckwheat flakes. For nuts, you can use walnuts, cashews, pecans, dried cranberries. But of course, you will also need to recount the WW points which may vary.
