Today I show you how to prepare 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 did not use additional fats or sugar, only a little 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 as well, but it is quicker in the air fryer.
I was surprised that even though it is fat-free it turned out crunchy. I now prepare it often at home, making 10 servings at a time so that it is always fresh, as I can make it again in just a few minutes. Just store it in tightly closed jars and put the jars in the pantry, and it will always be ready to use. Also, making it at home is very economical; the commercial one is not only less genuine than this but also very expensive!
I indicated the quantities of the nuts that I used, but of course, if you want, you can also use other nuts, but don’t forget to check that the Weight Watchers Propoints remain the same. If you are gluten-intolerant, make sure that the oats you use are gluten-free, 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: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 10
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups oats (or buckwheat flakes)
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 2 1/2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 2 1/2 tbsp 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 set aside the raisins as they should be added after cooking.
First of all, 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 tray, mix the oats, chopped almonds, and seeds. Then add the maple syrup and mix very well.
Finally, compact the mix slightly without pressing too hard.
Cooking is done at 320°F but obviously depends on the various models of air fryer. I have the Philips XXL Airfyer.
Cook for a total of 16 minutes in 3 batches:
– 6 minutes, then stir and compact
– 6 minutes, then stir and compact
– last 4 minutes
As for the air fryer, but you will have to preheat the oven and cook at 356°F for a few more minutes. It depends a lot on the type of oven you have.
When hot, add the chopped raisins and mix very well to distribute them evenly.
Pour everything onto a cold baking sheet or a large tray and spread the granola evenly so it can cool quickly. After 30 minutes it will be ready.
Pour the homemade granola into clean jars, screw the lid on tightly, and put them in the pantry. The granola will stay good for months, but of course, 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, making it an ideal snack for athletes!
Here is the granola prepared with this recipe: Granola with Yogurt and Chocolate Sauce, a real treat!
Try to make it and 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 tightly closed jars and leave it in the kitchen pantry, away from light. It doesn’t last more than 3 months because it runs out, but I think the actual duration depends on that of the almonds, which are the ingredient that can spoil first. If you see that it has lost crispness, you can reheat it in the air fryer at 392°F for just 2 minutes (no more because of the raisins) to revive it.
Can I use other ingredients?
Of course, you can! Basic muesli requires oats, but to avoid gluten, you can use buckwheat flakes. For nuts, you can use walnuts, cashews, pecans, dried cranberries. But obviously, you will also have to redo the WW points calculation, which could vary.
