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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Breakfast Oats and Porridge

    Homemade Granola

    Published: Jul 10, 2014 · Updated: May 27, 2020 by Neil 10 Comments

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    This healthy home-made granola is so easy to make and is only 222 calories per 50g portion making 8 portions. It's delicious to have with skimmed milk or no fat Greek yogurt, especially when topped strawberries or blueberries! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #granola #homemade

    Healthy homemade granola is so easy to make. There's only 222 calories per portion and with 8 portions there's plenty to last you all week. It's delicious with skimmed milk or Greek yogurt, topped strawberries or blueberries!

    A bowl of homemade granola topped with blueberries, chopped strawberries and a dollup of yogurt. A cup of coffee to the side.

    This homemade granola makes for a healthy change from those nasty shop bought processed cereals, which can have added ingredients as long as your arm!

    Just recently, I was asked to do a talk on healthy eating to colleagues at work.

    This granola recipe was one I used to demonstrate how small changes in our diets and lifestyles can have positive beneficial effects on our long-term health and lifestyles.

    I thought that breakfast was a great place to start the discussion. So, with that in mind I had made up some of my homemade granola for everyone to take away and try. 

    This granola recipe makes 8 portions and it only takes about 20 minutes to make up a box which could last 8 days.

    I wanted to emphasise that if you just spend a little bit of time you can make up something nutritious and healthy which can also be easily taken to work for breakfast if you were pushed for time.

    This could help to avoid the temptation of reaching for something less healthy.

    So here for you all that read my blog and for those who attended the discussion (thank you) is my sugar free, healthy, home-made granola recipe!

    How To Make Homemade Granola Step By Step

    Granola ingredients mixed together in a large mixing bowl.

    As per recipe instructions mix the ingredients together in a bowl.

    Granola ingredients spread out on a baking tray.

    Spread out all the ingredients evenly onto a baking tray. And bake in the oven.

    Close up of roasted ingredients with dried berries added.

    Remove and allow to cool then add dried fruit and flax seeds.

    Healthy homemade granola finished and being mixed together in a large bowl.

    Voila! Breakfast!

    A great healthy homemade granola breakfast!

    Birds eye view of a breakfast table with a bowl of granola topped with chopped strawberries and blueberries. A cafetiere of coffee and and empty coffee cup.

    Being Organised and Planning Your Weekly Menu

    At the discussion we also talked about being organised and planning weekly menu’s and I shared my simple Sample Menu Planner.

    Here I have the current weeks menu typed out at the top and as the week goes on I write out ideas for the menu for the following week below.

    Then on Friday's, I type up the week I have written out and print it off. I leave again the week underneath blank to write the following week’s menu up.

    It takes effort to be organised. But with menu planning it means you don’t have to think about what you are going to eat that evening.

    It means you can be sure you are eating a balanced diet fulfilling your nutritional needs. The benefit to someone Scottish (like me) is also that it saves money. You just do one big shop for that menu you have planned. 🙂

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    Equipment

    • Baking tray
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring spoons

    This is the mixing bowl I use in my kitchen

    A design classic it's chip resistant and 29cm x 13cm height.

    The bowl is also safe for use in the freezer and dishwasher.

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    Healthy homemade granola is so easy to make. There's only 222 calories per portion and with 8 portions there's plenty to last you all week. It's delicious with skimmed milk or Greek yogurt, topped strawberries or blueberries! Click to Tweet

    Homemade Granola Recipe

    This delicious home-made granola can be part of a weight loss plan. Stick to the portion size and bulk it up with plenty of fruit.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    This healthy home-made granola is so easy to make. There's only 222 calories per portion and with 8 portions there's plenty to last you all week. It's delicious with skimmed milk or Greek yogurt, topped strawberries or blueberries!
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    Home-made Granola Recipe

    This healthy home-made granola is so easy to make and is only 222 calories per 50g portion. Recipe makes 8 portions, 
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 222kcal
    Author: Neil

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    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • Baking tray
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 200 g rolled porridge oats
    • 25 g chopped almonds
    • 25 g chopped hazelnuts
    • 25 g sunflower seeds
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon sunflower / coconut oil
    • 50 g sultanas
    • 50 g dried cranberries
    • 1 tablespoon flax seeds (optional)
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 180C Fan.
    • Mix oats, almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, honey and the oil in a bowl. I like to use my hands to scrunch it up well ensuring the whole mixture is well coated.
    • Spread out the mixture evenly onto a baking tray.
    • Bake for 8 minutes, then mix up the mixture and bake for about a further 8 minutes (check as oven temperatures may vary).
    • Leave to cool and then mix in your dried fruit and flax seeds.
    • Store in a sealed container.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 50g | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6.2g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1.8mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 12.4g | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.8mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Home-made Granola
    Amount Per Serving (50 g)
    Calories 222 Calories from Fat 77
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8.5g13%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 1.8mg0%
    Carbohydrates 33g11%
    Fiber 4.3g18%
    Sugar 12.4g14%
    Protein 6.2g12%
    Vitamin C 0.8mg1%
    Calcium 30mg3%
    Iron 1.8mg10%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    This healthy home-made granola is so easy to make and is only 222 calories per 50g portion making 8 portions. It's delicious to have with skimmed milk or no fat Greek yogurt, especially when topped strawberries or blueberries! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #granola #homemade

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    Comments

    1. jmacleod

      July 16, 2014 at 12:49 am

      I love your balance of tasty and healthy and have enjoyed reading your blog and recipes! Your philosophy is quite akin to mine - except perhaps I don't eat meat - but otherwise I look forward to trying out your ideas! Thank you!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        July 16, 2014 at 4:56 am

        Hi Jody, thanks for the kind comments! Yeah it's all about keeping that balance for us. Thanks for taking the time to read my blog and I'm always open to feedback on any of my recipes if you get a chance to try them. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      November 28, 2014 at 5:46 am

      Love home-made granola. Can't remember the last time I made some though - definitely inspired to make a batch now and use your recipe Neil!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 28, 2014 at 3:30 pm

        Glad I inspired you Thalia! I had everyone at my work making this for themselves too and they loved it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Carina

      February 06, 2015 at 11:37 am

      I make my own Granola too, love the way you can change up the ingredients. I love everything about yours except the sunflower oil, I use coconut, even Mr ND who doesn't like coconut likes it 🙂 Lovely to have found your blog.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        February 06, 2015 at 2:12 pm

        Hi Carina, thank you for your message and for taking the time to check out my Granola recipe. 🙂

        I loved your blog too. We do seem to have a similar passion for healthy foods, but with the odd treat thrown in, and maybe a glass of chosen alcoholic beverage too! Also I'm practicing and learning my photography like you.

        I'm looking forward to following you on Bloglovin so I can keep up with your food tales! 😀

        Reply
    4. Eirini

      March 26, 2015 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      I have made this in the past and made it again today. It's a fantastic recipe! 🙂
      Last time I did it with coconut oil instead of sunflower oil, I think I prefer it with coconut oil 😉

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        March 26, 2015 at 11:24 am

        Hi Eirini, thank you for your compliment and comment. I love it when people like you take the time to try out different ingredients in my recipes. 🙂

        As this is a very popular recipe of mine, I've added your suggestion, to the recipe, to use either sunflower oil or coconut oil. 😀

        Reply
    5. Dan

      March 27, 2015 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      I think about making my own granola for a while. I bookmarked this page and I hope I will taste my own granola soon.

      I looks appealing and simple to do.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        March 27, 2015 at 9:29 pm

        Thank you Dan. I'm really happy this is such a popular granola recipe and I hope you get a chance to make it soon! 😀

        Reply

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