Oatmeal and Granola Recipes
1. Classic Oatmeal
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk of your choice (e.g., almond milk, soy milk)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- Fresh fruits (e.g., bananas, berries, apples) for topping
- Nuts or seeds (e.g., almonds, chia seeds) for garnish
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes or until the oatmeal reaches your desired thickness.
- Remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup or sweetener.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh fruits and garnished with nuts or seeds.
2. Homemade Granola
Ingredients:
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts and seeds (e.g., almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- Optional additions: chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or spices of your choice
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed nuts and seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.
- Spread the granola mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes for even cooking.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely. The granola will become crisp as it cools.
- Once cooled, mix in the dried fruits and any optional additions you prefer.
- Store the homemade granola in an airtight container for up to several weeks.
Enjoy your delicious oatmeal and homemade granola for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast or snack!
1. Classic Oatmeal Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 2 cups milk of your choice (e.g., almond milk, soy milk) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice Fresh fruits (e.g., bananas, berries, apples) for topping Nuts or seeds (e.g., almonds, chia seeds) for garnish Instructions: In a saucepan, combine the rolled oats, […]