{"id":2267,"date":"2016-01-09T09:10:09","date_gmt":"2016-01-09T09:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nutrilious.com\/?p=2267"},"modified":"2022-05-11T23:40:57","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T23:40:57","slug":"basic-everyday-granola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=2267","title":{"rendered":"Basic Everyday Granola and Fruity Chia Parfait"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is my basic recipe for granola. I make a batch every few weeks, with this basic recipe more or less and play around with different seasonal fruits, nuts and flavors. \u00a0It&#8217;s nice to have a jar of homemade granola handy, use it for a quick breakfast, snack or simply something healthy to nibble on between meals. Making homemade granola gives you full control of what goes into it: way less sugar, oils, zero artificial additives etc. This recipe is also a good way to clear out the pantry of those extra nuts you might have bought for holiday baking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2280\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image-819x1024.jpeg?resize=306%2C383\" alt=\"image\" width=\"306\" height=\"383\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image4.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2301\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image4-820x1024.jpeg?resize=305%2C381\" alt=\"image\" width=\"305\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image4.jpeg?resize=820%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 820w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image4.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image4.jpeg?resize=588%2C735&amp;ssl=1 588w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image4.jpeg?resize=344%2C430&amp;ssl=1 344w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image4.jpeg?w=1944&amp;ssl=1 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image6.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2303\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image6-819x1024.jpeg?resize=305%2C381\" alt=\"image\" width=\"305\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image6.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image6.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image6.jpeg?resize=588%2C735&amp;ssl=1 588w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image6.jpeg?resize=344%2C430&amp;ssl=1 344w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image6.jpeg?w=1944&amp;ssl=1 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image1.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2281\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image1-819x1024.jpeg?resize=305%2C381\" alt=\"image\" width=\"305\" height=\"381\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Basic Everyday Granola<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Ingredients<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups rolled oats, gluten-free if needed<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsweetened dried fruit: dried apples, blueberries\/ golden sultanas\/ green raisins\/ cranberries, goji berry<\/li>\n<li>1- 1 1\/2 cups raw nuts: use any combination of almonds, pistachios, walnuts, hazelnuts,cashews,<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup seeds: use any combination of sesame, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons coconut flakes unsweetened<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup water<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons to 1\/4 cup maple syrup or your local honey add more if you like it sweeter!<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon fine sea salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><u>Directions<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat oven to 325 deg F (160 deg C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<li>Combine the oats, nuts and seeds in a large mixing bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Combine the wet ingredients in a sauce pan: water, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sea salt.<\/li>\n<li>Slowly heat till everything is dissolved and well incorporated.<\/li>\n<li>Pour this solution over the oat-nuts mixture and toss to coat evenly.<\/li>\n<li>Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes until oats are slightly golden.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure to stir and flip the mixture gently about every 15 minutes to make sure it is evenly baked.<\/li>\n<li>Cool the granola completely. It will get crunchier as it cools. Mix the dried fruit and coconut flakes when completely cool. Store in an airtight container for a few weeks.<\/li>\n<li>Serve with plant milk and\/ yogurt, seasonal fruits, berries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fruity Chia Parfait<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup plant milk<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon coconut cream<\/li>\n<li>4 tablespoons chia seeds<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>pinch of salt<\/li>\n<li>Sweetners like maple syrup or honey if needed, (for me fruits were enough sweetness)<\/li>\n<li>mixed berries, banana, apple and pear slices, pomegranate arils, choose whats available and seasonal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combine the first 6 ingredients for chia parfait in a lidded jar or bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Stir or shake very well till seeds and liquid are fully incorporated. Best left refrigerated overnight or at least 4 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Chop and prepare fruits.<\/li>\n<li>To layer: Place a few spoons of granola at the bottom followed a few spoons of chia pudding and top with lots of fruits. Enjoy chilled for breakfast, snack or dessert.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image7.jpeg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2304 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nutrilious.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image7-819x1024.jpeg?resize=837%2C1047\" alt=\"image\" width=\"837\" height=\"1047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image7.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image7.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image7.jpeg?resize=588%2C735&amp;ssl=1 588w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image7.jpeg?resize=344%2C430&amp;ssl=1 344w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image7.jpeg?w=1844&amp;ssl=1 1844w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is my basic recipe for granola. I make a batch every few weeks, with this basic recipe more or less and play around with different seasonal fruits, nuts and flavors. \u00a0It&#8217;s nice to have a jar of homemade granola handy, use it for a quick breakfast, snack or simply something healthy to nibble on&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=2267\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2300,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[343,11],"tags":[158,37,40,177,13],"class_list":{"0":"post-2267","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-breakfast-bowls","8":"category-breakfast-and-brunch","9":"tag-fruit","10":"tag-nuts-and-seeds","11":"tag-oats","12":"tag-soices","13":"tag-vegan","14":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2267"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2267\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2326,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2267\/revisions\/2326"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2267"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}