Fruit N’ Nut Granola – Protein-Rich, High-Fiber, Quick Breakfast

Name: Fruit N’ Nut Granola – Protein-Rich, High-Fiber, Quick Breakfast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Baking
Ingredients: 1 cup Rolled Oats,; 1/3 to 1/2 cup Maple Syrup,; A Pinch of Salt,; 1/3 cup Almonds, roughly cut; 1/3 cup Hazelnut, roughly cut; 1/3 cup Pistachios,; 1/2 cup Dried Mango, unsweetened, roughly cut; 1/3 cup Dried Apple, unsweetened, roughly cut; 2 tbsp Goji Berries,; 2 tbsp Raisins,

Looking for a healthy, protein-rich, high-fiber, low carbs breakfast?

Or are you looking for a 5-minute, absolutely easy, quick, and delicious breakfast recipe?

Whatever your reason, you have to make this fruit and nut granola recipe and keep a jar of it in your kitchen at all times. Since it is homemade, you can be assured that it is made with high-quality ingredients, and no unnecessary chemicals, preservatives, and other additives. And guess what, this recipe has NO SUGAR & OIL.

Story Time

Jatin is not a fan of granola or eating oats for breakfast. Or I should say “was”. When I made granola for the first time, he said that he doesn’t want to eat it for breakfast but he actually got addicted to eating it as a snack. It was irresistible for him. It was crunchy, nutty, and sweet. I guess it checks all the boxes to be an amazing snack.

This time was different. Because when I made this granola and gave it to him for a quick and easy evening snack, he liked it. In fact, he took a second serving of it. Whhaaaaaa??? I was actually not expecting it. I added some bananas to it and topped it with some berries and mint leaves. That made it extra colorful and tasty. Since then, I just make it as soon as it finishes because it makes a very easy breakfast and a healthier snack option too.

What is Granola?

Granola is a quick and easy breakfast or snack food that is made up of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and some sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, etc. All these ingredients are mixed well and then cooked or baked together until golden brown and crispy. It comes in different varieties and flavors too and if you are making it at home, you can actually customize it as per your own taste buds.

You can add different kinds of nuts and seeds that are available, dried fruits like mango, apple, pineapple, etc. You can even add some spices like cinnamon, gingerbread spices, and nutmeg. Because we get so many different kinds of rolled grains these days like wheat or millet, we can customize it by using different kinds of grains and make it extra healthy and nutritious.

How to eat Granola?

Granola is a quick and easy breakfast (or snack). You don’t need to cook it further while eating because it is already baked or well-toasted. You can simply add it to milk or over the curd, yogurt, or Greek yogurt. Top it up with some fresh-cut fruits like bananas, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, grapes, mango, apple, etc. to make it even more delicious and wholesome.

Can we make the recipe in the microwave?

You can surely make the recipe in the microwave if it has a convection setting. Simply preheat the microwave (for around 10 minutes) and then bake the same way as given in the recipe card.

Can we make the recipe on the gas stove?

Yes. Of course. You can make the recipe on the gas stove but it would be more time taking and you need to keep mixing it continuously to avoid burning. To make this, you can mix all the ingredients together (except dried fruits) and add them to a greased pan. Cook on the lowest flame and toast until golden brown and crispy.

Easy Swaps

Nuts and Seeds: Use any that are available.
Sweetener: You can use honey, sugar, brown sugar, agave syrup, or date syrup.

Is this recipe Vegan?

Yes. All the recipes used in this recipe and plant-based and vegan. You can try more vegan recipes from the website like Avocado Hummus Sandwich, Protein-Rich Gond ke Ladoo (Indian Energy Balls), and Spinach Pesto.

How to store Granola?

Granola can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for around 2 to 3 weeks. It can last a long time so you can make a big batch.

More Breakfast Recipes – just as good

Now grab all the ingredients because you are ready to make this quick and easy breakfast at home. I am sure you and your family will enjoy it and from now on will never buy it from the store. Homemade ones are always tastier and contain the best quality ingredients.

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Happy Cooking 🙂

Love from us

Richa