Best Whole Grain Granola Recipes

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WHOLE GRAIN GRANOLA



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This recipe for a not-too-sweet, olive-oil and honey-enriched granola can be used as a template. Vary the types and amounts of puffed and rolled (also called flaked) grains, coconut and nuts to suit your taste, as long as you use eight cups altogether. And feel free to add chopped dried fruit at the end, stirring it into the granola mix while it's still warm. If you want to add spices, stir a mix of ground cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom into the honey mixture before baking. It's easy to make this recipe your own.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     breakfast, main course

Time 1h

Yield About 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups puffed kamut (or use other puffed whole grains, such as barley or wheat)
2 cups rolled barley (or use rolled oats, rolled spelt, rolled triticale or rolled rye)
1 1/2 cups raw (untoasted) nuts, such as whole almonds, walnuts or pecans, or a combination
1 cup unsweetened coconut chips or shredded coconut
1 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees. Mix all ingredients together and spread out on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake until golden brown all over, about 35 to 50 minutes. Stir the granola as it bakes at least 2 or 3 times, making sure to stir around the edges. Cool completely before storing airtight.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 144 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HEALTHY WHOLE GRAIN GRANOLA BARS



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These bars are delicious, filling and super healthy. *For this recipe I used Kashi 7 whole grains puff cereal and Quaker old fashioned oats.

Provided by AriMad

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 bananas
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup Splenda granular
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups Puffed Kashi
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat together bananas, brown sugar and splenda until creamy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, beat until incorporated.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and add to wet mixture.
  • Stir in oats, puff cereal, raisins and cranberries and mix well.
  • Spread evenly in a 13x9 inches baking pan lined with tin foil.
  • Bake for 27-30 minutes until light golden brown.
  • Remove from oven, let cool 1 minute and using tin foil as handles gently lift bars out of the cake pan. Pull away sides of tin foil and let cool completely at room temperature.
  • Once cool, cut into 24 servings.

WHOLE GRAIN GRANOLA PANCAKES



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From Dee's Cereal website, granola pancakes made with whole wheat flour, sounds wonderful and wanted to share.

Provided by Shannon Holmes

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 6 pancakes, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup granola cereal
1 tablespoon brown sugar or 1 tablespoon sucanat
1/4 teaspoon salt or 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 dash cinnamon (optional)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cereal, salt, baking powder and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Hint: Melt the margarine in the skillet you intend to use to cook the pancakes.
  • Combine egg and brown sugar. Beat with fork until sugar is mostly dissolved. Add milk and vanilla. Stir.
  • Add melted margarine as you stir the liquid mixture.
  • Add dry ingredients and stir gently until blended. Let stand 3-5 minutes.
  • Ladle onto a preheated non-stick skillet or griddle. Cook until lightly browned on each side, turning only once.
  • Top with syrup, fruit spread or fresh fruit of your choice. Applesauce is especially good. Servings: 3 or 6 pancakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.4, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 82.3, Sodium 542.2, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 11.2

WHOLE-GRAIN NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS



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These bars are a healthy on the go snack. My picky kids love them and my even pickier hubby loves them! They taste great warm or cold out of the fridge. Portable and packed with nutrition these bars are perfect for families on the go!

Provided by HeathersKitchen

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups puffed brown rice cereal (unsweetened)
2 cups old fashioned oats
1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped
1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup dried fruit, chopped
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup brown rice syrup or 1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup mini chocolate chip (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine cereal, oats, nuts, seeds, coconut and fruit in a large mixing bowl.
  • Heat the peanut butter, syrup, and vanilla in a small sauce pan until warm. Do not boil.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture. Mix well while syrup is still warm. I use my hands as they are the best tool for this mixing job!
  • Pour mixture into a 9x13 pan.
  • Pack the mixture down firmly with moist fingers or the bottom of another 9x13 pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • The chocolate lover should sprinkle on the mini chocolate chips at this point and press them in firmly.
  • Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cut into 24 bars.
  • Wrap individually and store in fridge.
  • I have kept these in the fridge for 2 weeks and they still taste fabulous!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 31.1, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 3

PEANUTTY WHOLE-GRAIN GRANOLA BARS



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Categories     Cookies     Nut     Bake

Yield Makes about 15 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Dry Ingredients:
3 c. old fashioned rolled oats
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. high-fiber dry cereal (ex: All-Bran or Fiber One)
1/2 c. wheat germ
3/4 c. unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. unsweetened flake coconut (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. creamy natural-style peanut butter
1/2 c. oil
3/4 c. evaporated 2% milk
2 t. vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300ºF. Oil a 9x13" cake pan. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix the honey and peanut butter. Gradually add the oil and keep mixing. Add the evaporated milk and vanilla and mix until smooth and well-blended. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well. Turn mixture out into oiled pan. Gently press the mixture flat with a wet hand. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are turning golden. Slice into bars while slightly warm. Store in an air-tight container.

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