Homemade Granola with Berries and Vanilla Yogurt

Homemade granola is one of those everyday breakfasts, especially during the school year when the time in the morning just seems to go a bit faster than usual. At times it can even replace full-scale dinner, especially if it is later in the day and you don’t feel like eating much but do feel quite hungry. I find myself nibbling on granola while working, so I guess it can pass as a snack too. Not bad to have so many options at hand, especially if you are super busy. My favorite combination is this homemade granola with berries and vanilla yogurt.

The beauty is in the fact that you can make a huge batch, store it properly, and then you are all set whenever the breakfast crisis, of hunger crisis, hits.

I find that the best time to make the batch of granola is at the end of summer and then around Christmas time when the oven is on non-stop anyway.

Substitutions …

This recipe is just one version of the homemade granola with berries. If you prefer other types of nuts feel free to substitute for the same amounts shown in the recipe.

The same principle goes with the seeds. If you prefer some other kinds simply replace in the same quantity.

There is no addition of dried fruits in this recipe, as they can become very hard when the granola bakes. If you like dried fruit you can always add it to granola right before serving.

Please note that if you would like to substitute the sweeteners, some are more sweet than others. To get a nice balance you will need to adjust accordingly.

Ways of serving it…

One of my favorites is granola with berries and vanilla yogurt, especially in the summer season when there is an abundance of fresh berries. But this is by no means a must. Every season brings different options.

You can serve it with milk instead and top it off with either dry or fresh fruit, or whatever is currently in season. Options are really endless.

If you like your granola crunchy don’t leave it too long with yogurt or milk as it will suck up the liquid and not be 100% crunchy, but it will not go soggy either.

How to store homemade granola with berries and yogurt

You can store granola once it has completely cooled down. I like to use large airtight glass jars to keep the granola. Alternatively, you can use large thicker zip-lock bags or plastic storage boxes with a rubber band on the lid.

Note that the nuts and seeds in granola contain a high percentage of oils, which can go rancid if not properly stored. Therefore, the temperature for storing should be on a cooler side, without a direct heat source.

Properly stored granola can last for months. I generally keep mine for 4 to 6 months.

How to make granola with berries and vanilla yogurt

This is a pretty strait-forward recipe involving mixing the dry and wet ingredients and baking it.

One potential problem can be if you bake it for too long. In some cases (or should I say in most) home ovens don’t bake evenly and then you are left with one part over baked while the other is underbaked. The best remedy is to check during the baking process and if you see some spots which are uneven, try to rotate the baking pan to remedy this problem.

If the granola over bakes it turns dark in color, which is not so appealing, but it also acquires a bit of a bitter note to it. Keep an eye on the oven just to be sure it properly bakes.

Also an oven thermometer would be handy so that you are sure that the temperature is correct.

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Homemade Granola with Berries and Yogurt

Healthy, nutty, fragrant, and quick breakfast for any day of the week. Mix it with vanilla yogurt and fresh berries for the ultimate granola flavor.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time45 minutes mins

Servings 27 ~ 1/2c per serving

Calories: 305 kcal

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Equipment & Tools

• Food processor
• Oven thermometer, optional

INGREDIENTS

 

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Granola – dry ingredients

• 650 g oats (small size)
• 100 g spelt flakes
• 100 g sunflower seeds
• 100 g pumpkin seeds
• 60 g flax seeds
• 150 g pistachios (unslated)
• 150 g pecans
• 50 g coca nibs

Granola – wet ingredients

• 270 g maple syrup
• 40 g honey (acacia)
• 40 g vanilla paste (Nielsen-Massey)
• 25 g olive oil (extra virgin)
• 12 g light brown sugar
• 34 g date syrup

Granola with yogurt and berries (1 serving)

• 240 g yogurt (full fat)
• 2 g vanilla paste (Nielsen-Massey)
• 25 g agave syrup
• 4 tbsp granola
• 20 g berries

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 160°C.
• Take two large baking trays and place parchment paper on top.

Granola

• In a large mixing bowl combine small oats, spelt flakes, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. Mix well and set aside.
• In the food processor combine flax seeds, pistachios, pecans, and cocoa nibs. Pulse 3-4 times or until all the ingredients are coarsely chopped.
• Add to the bowl with the oats.
• Mix well until all the dry ingredients are uniformly incorporated.
• In the food processor combine maple syrup, honey, vanilla paste, extra virgin olive oil, light brown sugar, and date syrup. Pulse until a nice thick paste is formed and the sugar is uniformly incorporated without any clumps.
• Add the sweet wet mixture to the dry ingredients.
• Using a larger spatula mix it all until there are no dry patches of the granola mixture.
• Let the mixture rest for at least 30 minutes for the sweet syrup paste to be incorporated in the oats.
• Add half the granola mixture to each of the prepared baking trays. Level the granola so that the thickness is the same throughout the tray.
• Using the spatula make little horizontal dents in the granola. This will create medium size air pockets enabling more uniform baking.
• Bake granola for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes check the baking process. Using a large spatula fold granola over itself and spread it evenly. This will produce a more even golden color throughout.
• Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the granola is golden in color.

Yogurt, berries, and granola (1 serving)

• In a bowl mix yogurt, vanilla paste and agave syrup.
• Add granola and fresh berries.
• Serve immediately.

NOTES

1. The granola layer should not be too thick. Check that it is roughly 1 cm in thickness.

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