For those who are followers of European cuisine, it is certainly not strange to Granola – American’s ‘Healthy’. So what is Granola? What are the benefits to our health? What is the simplest way to do at home? All will be revealed shortly.
1 / What is Granola?
Granola is a dish made from a combination of oatmeal, chia seeds, walnuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, dried fruits, etc. combined with honey, brown brown sugar baked until crispy golden or refrigerated.
This is a popular great American breakfast dish initiated by Dr. Sylvester Graham. Up to now, this dish has been present in every corner of the world, including Vietnam.
Granola contains high levels of nutrients, rich in protein, often used for breakfast or snack instead of snacks without causing obesity.
2 / Great benefits of Granola cake for human health
It’s not obvious that nutritionists recommend using Granola for breakfast or replacing your junk food. Because this cake brings great benefits to our health.
+ Good for intestines:
The main raw material of granola is oats and nutritious seeds, so its high fiber content helps the intestinal tract and prevents constipation effectively.
Moreover, eating cookies will keep you full for longer, avoiding cravings, reducing blood sugar and cholesterol.
+ Brings great energy:
According to the study, every 100g granola cake will give you 10g of protein equivalent to 40 calories. So when breakfast with granola you will have enough energy to start the best new day, ready to go to the gym.
+ Good for heart health:
Nutrients such as almonds, walnuts, cashews, etc. contain high levels of unsaturated fat, which helps protect heart health, reduce blood fat accumulation, and stabilize blood pressure.
+ Supplement vitamins & minerals:
Regularly eating granola cake will provide adequate vitamins A, E, C, B6 and minerals like calcium, zinc, magnesium, … bring the best health to the body.
3 / How to make Granola without an oven
First, prepare the ingredients for making Granola. Selecting quality ingredients determines up to 90% of Granola’s delicious taste. You can easily buy oatmeal, nutritious nuts at Atlas finefood – the leading provider of reputable imported food in Vietnam.
Granola cake ingredients include:
+ 255g oatmeal
+ 120g nutritious nuts like cashews, walnuts, macca nuts, …
+ 20g flax seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, …
+ 40g raisins
+ 6 tbsp salted butter (1tbsp = 15ml)
+ 200g brown sugar
+ 2 tbsp cinnamon powder
+ 6 tbsp honey
Tools: Mixing bowls, pans, small pots and 18 cm 28 cm baking molds
Proceed to baking immediately:
Step 1: Add the oatmeal and nutritious nuts to the aromatic roasted pan until golden.
Step 2: Pour freshly roasted ingredients into a large bowl and mix with raisins and let cool.
Step 3: Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon powder, honey in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until the mixture boils, turn off the heat.
Step 4: Mix the above mixture into a bowl of oats and nutritious seeds to cool down.
Step 5: Liner the food wrap film into cake mold, put the nut mixture into the mold and compact.
Step 6: Put the cake in the refrigerator for about 30-45 minutes, then cut into small pieces and wrapped with special glossy paper.
It’s easy to make a granola. Don’t hesitate to buy the ingredients at Atlas finefood and roll into the kitchen to make delicious and nutritious Granola cakes.
I wish you success, if you have any concerns, please ask questions at the end of the comment we will respond quickly!
