Guide to Healthy Granola Recipes

Guide to Healthy Granola Recipes

When searching for healthy-breakfast inspiration, granola is bound to be one of the recipes you've run across on Pinterest. However, while many foodies are used to purchasing granola at their local grocery store, not many realize that it can be made just as easily at home. At Bob's Red Mill, granola is one of our favorite recipes to make. Commonly made with oats, homemade granola is tasty, simple and completely customizable. Easy to change based on your taste preferences, granola can be sweet, savory and even salty. So if you're searching for healthy granola recipes and are not sure where to start, we're here to help. Continue scrolling to discover a few of our favorite healthy granola recipes and the ingredients you'll need to begin making them today.

What Is Granola?

Most commonly enjoyed for breakfast, granola is a health food that often includes rolled oats, nuts and honey. The ingredients you choose can be used to create different types of granola, ranging from gluten-free granola to low-sugar granola. When making your first batch of homemade granola, consider your family's food restrictions and create a granola that everyone can enjoy.

Taste of Granola

Wondering if all granola tastes the same? It doesn't! Granola's flavor mainly depends on the ingredients used when creating it. For example, dried fruit can naturally sweeten granola, whereas toasted nuts will lend a more savory flavor to the treat. Additionally, nuts, seeds and dried coconut flakes can all be used to change the texture of granola, ensuring that it's something that you enjoy. Finally, most granolas are built to provide a satisfying crunch that can be combined with all types of food.

Healthy Granola Recipes

Ready to begin making granola at home? We've gathered up a handful of our favorite healthy granola recipes. From grain free granola to cherry almond chia granola, there's bound to be a recipe on this list that you and the family will enjoy. Keep scrolling to see which recipe sounds best to you.

Dried Fruit Cashew Granola

Dried Fruit Cashew Granola For a traditional granola recipe that everyone is bound to love, search for one that uses dried fruit. Adding dried fruit to crunchy granola is an excellent way to diversify the recipe's texture and add a bit of natural sweetness. In addition, because most dried fruits are also rich in flavor, adding them to your granola will help flavor it without the need for many ingredients. For a granola recipe that's sure to win all of the fruit-lovers at the table over, start by making this Dried Fruit Cashew Granola. Its unique texture is created by combining our Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, Organic Chis Seeds and Hulled Hemp Seed. At the same time, dried fruits like blueberries and cranberries add a tart sweetness. Ideal for anyone searching for a healthy granola recipe, it is sure to be a crowd favorite.

Grain Free Granola

When following a gluten free diet, finding store-bought granola that meets your needs can be tricky. While oats are naturally gluten free, many granolas are created in facilities that also process grains. In doing so, there's a high risk for cross-contamination, which leads to naturally gluten free foods causing problems for individuals with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. To avoid any digestive upset, if you're gluten free or serving someone who is, we recommend purchasing certified gluten free ingredients made in a separate facility. Additionally, you'll want to ensure that grains like quinoa and brown rice are not used in the granola recipes you're following. For a grain free granola that you can feel comfortable serving to everyone, we suggest making this Grain Free Granola Recipe. Made with Hulled Hemp Seed and Flaxseed Meal, it's entirely gluten free and tastes great. Additionally, ingredients like Shredded Coconut and Premium Shelled Sunflower Seeds and raw walnut are added, taking this granola's flavor and texture to the next level. Fully cooked in just 10-12 minutes, it's the perfect make-ahead granola for busy mornings.

Bob's Homemade Granola

Bob's Homemade Granola Now, we've already talked about how baking granola at home can be an enjoyable experience. No two granolas will ever be the same with all the fun flavor combos and ingredient options. That being said, using a tried and tested granola recipe as a foundation for your next kitchen masterpiece is a sure-fire way to guarantee success. If your first attempt at making homemade granola was less than thrilling, we encourage you to try againthis time with a recipe that is guaranteed to taste great. To make a batch of granola that's better than any you've made before, follow Bob's Homemade Granola Recipe. A granola that's been delighting the company for decades, it's so good that Bob had it printed on our packages of shredded coconut. Aside from shredded coconut, it's made with wholesome ingredients like Old Fashioned Rolled Oats and Wheat Germ to create a treat that's just as great for you as it tastes. If it gets Bob's approval, it's sure to be great!

Crunchy Maple Nut Granola

Looking for a granola with a bit of crunch? Adding nuts to your favorite granola recipe is an excellent way to spice up its texture. When choosing which nut to incorporate into your granola, you'll want to pay close attention to the other flavors in the recipes. Nuts like almonds and cashews often work well with naturally sweet ingredients like dried fruit, whereas nuts like peanuts and walnuts work better with more savory/salty ingredients. After determining which variety of nut you'd like to add, you'll then want to decide how you'd like itwhole, chopped, sliced, or crushed. We recommend using sliced or chopped nuts, as whole nuts don't always work well with the other ingredients. Ready to create naturally nutty granola? Try out this Crunchy Maple Nut Granola Recipe. To make this granola, Gluten Free Thick Rolled Oats, sliced almonds and chopped pecans are combined to create a healthy and wholesome treat that everyone loves. Sweetened with brown sugar and maple syrup, it makes a unique flavor that works well with sweet and savory recipes.

Natural New-Tella Granola

When made with wholesome ingredients, granola can be an incredibly healthy treat. But that doesn't mean that it lacks flavor or sweetness. In fact, if you're searching for a way to curb your sugar cravings in a more health-conscious way, granola is just the treat. Enjoy a handful of sweet granola on the go, use it as a topping on yogurt, or add a bit of milk to it and enjoy it as cereal. You can create a dish loaded with flavor and nutrients by using naturally sweet ingredients. Nutella is a popular sweet spread. However, it's not winning any awards in the health department. But because we love the taste of this hazelnut topping so much, we set out a way to make it just a bit more nutritious. Enter "Natural New-Tella Granola." A healthier alternative to the traditional hazelnut spread, Hazelnut Flour, honey and cocoa powder are used to recreate its sweet, nutty flavors, sans the additives and artificial sugar. Add it to crispy, crunchy granola and you can create a delicious morning breakfast or snack any time of the day.

Cherry Almond Chia Granola

cherry almond granola When searching the health food aisle for granola, you'll likely notice that there are only a few flavors to choose from. Vanilla, chocolate and maple granola are among the most common, and while they all taste delicious, eating the same thing repeatedly is bound to get a bit boring. Transform your morning breakfast and create a granola recipe that's sure to steal the show. By making homemade granola with new and exciting flavors, you can renew your weekly menu and create meals that you look forward to eating every morning. For a granola recipe that's a true show-stopper set aside a couple hours at the beginning of the week to create this Cherry Almond Chia Granola recipe. Made with good-for-you ingredients like Organic Chia Seed, Organic Quinoa Grain, Buckwheat Groats and Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, it's loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals that will help keep you full and energized. Additionally, sliced almonds, ground cinnamon and dried tart cherries are used to lend the perfect combo of sweet and tangy flavors to this granola. High in fiber, lactose free, soy free and vegan, it's a treat that's safe to serve to almost everyone. We hope that the granola recipes above have sparked your desire to begin making granola at home. A fun and exciting baking experiment, making homemade granola can help you create dishes you love while improving your baking skills. From sweet granola to gluten free granola, we're confident that there's a recipe on this list that you'll enjoy. Now, if you've already tried out the granola recipes above and are looking for even more ideas, search our online recipe vault for delicious granola recipes that you haven't tried yet. We can't wait to see what you create. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, have a healthy and happy day!  
Bob's Red Mill
December 17 2021

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