Jordans Kids Cereal Apple and Raspberry, 400g

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Instead, the first few ingredients should be whole foods, such as oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.

Now that you have my base recipe, you can play around with the mix-ins and spices to make it your favorite granola. Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.

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You may also want to look for varieties high in protein and fiber. Aim for at least 3–5 grams of fiber per serving ( 25). Gingerbread Granola: This granola includes molasses and extra warming spices, plus coconut flakes, dried cranberries and chopped candied ginger.

You can use extra-virgin olive oil instead, if you’d like your granola to be a little more on the savory side. If you’re watching your saturated fat intake, olive oil is a better choice! Natural Sweetener However, these can supply excess calories. Eating more than the specified portion may lead to unwanted weight gain, increasing your risk of obesity and metabolic disease ( 18). Spread in 1-2 roasting tin/s and cook for 30-40 minutes until golden, tossing occasionally with a spatula so the granola browns evenly

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Though many people wouldn’t go to granola as a first choice for managing migraines, it is actually surprisingly very effective in handling this condition. This is believed to be due to the presence of ample magnesium which study after study shows helps to reduce the frequency and severity of migraines. Magnesium also helps regulate blood vessel tone under the scalp and reduces muscle spasms occurring in this area. 11. Helps Boost The Immune System I love using real maple syrup in my granola. Honey works great, too. As a bonus, these natural sweeteners infuse your granola extra-delicious flavor that sugar would not. Salt and Spice Don’t bake the granola too long—just until it’s lightly golden on top, as described. It might not seem like it’s done yet, but it will continue to crisp up as it cools. Over-baking the granola seems to break the sugar bonds. Additionally, high-fiber foods like oats, nuts, and seeds slow down the emptying of your stomach and increase digestion time, which can help you feel fuller for longer — and may aid appetite control ( 6, 7) Other potential health benefits

Finally, you can make granola yourself to minimize or eliminate added sugar and fat. However, remember that nuts and seed are still calorie-dense, so be sure to watch your portions even for homemade varieties. Summary Although there’s little scientific research on granola itself, common ingredients, including oats, flax seeds, chia seeds, and almonds, are linked to numerous health benefits. Filling and high in fiberOrange and Almond Granola: This recipe includes orange zest (2 teaspoons), whole almonds and golden raisins. Dried fruit lends some extra sweetness, chewy texture and irresistible fruity flavor. I used dried cranberries for this batch. I also love tart dried cherries, raisins and chopped dried apricots. Optional Mix-Ins Some of you, like me, love big clumps in your granola. Here are my tips to achieving the best clumps: To make bircher muesli instead of granola, make the master recipe without the liquid mixture (there’s no need to bake either). For one portion, measure out 60g of the dried oats and seeds into a bowl and add 150ml apple juice and 100ml water. Put in the fridge overnight. Serve with extra juice or milk along with some fresh fruit and yogurt.