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Easy Cinnamon & Raisin Granola
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Easy Cinnamon & Raisin Granola

September 30, 2021

This easy cinnamon & raisin granola is such a quick prep ahead type of breakfast loaded with pumpkin seeds which are great antioxidants and rich in fiber, magnesium and other health benefits.

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Oatmeal is always superior on any breakfast table. It’s warm, satisfying and hearty enough to carry us through to lunchtime. Beyond a hot bowl at breakfast, oats can be used to make pancakes, muffins, cookies, granola bars, granola and so much more.

I have shared other oatmeal recipes before which include:

  • Healthy Oatmeal Bowl
  • Carrot cake Oatmeal Bowl
  • Beet Oatmeal Bowl
  • Chocolate & Orange Oatmeal Bowl
  • Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
  • Apple pie Oatmeal Bowl
  • Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl
  • Best Banana Oatmeal Bowl

Am not only an oatmeal lover and try have it in any form every now and then but also I love how versatile they can be.

Basically in this easy cinnamon & raisin granola recipe, oats shine on been roasted with other ingredients in the oven. It is an easy to mix and bake type of recipe. The ingredients needed are also not complex but easily accessible in most supermarkets or shops.

What’s in it?

Rolled oats are the star of the dish. They are also called old-fashioned or whole oats and they look like flat, irregularly round, slightly textured and circular. Consequently, they cook faster than steel-cut oats, absorb more liquid and hold their shape relatively well during cooking. Additionally they are commonly used in granola, granola bars, cookies, muffins and other baked goods.

Cinnamon is mainly used in this recipe as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive. Its health benefits are immense as well. Additionally it lowers blood sugar levels and has a powerful anti-diabetic effect.

Raisins are basically dried grapes. They are packed with energy and rich in fiber, vitamins and other minerals. They are naturally sweet and high in sugar and calories, but beneficial to our health when eaten in moderation. Equally important, they can aid in digestion, boost iron levels and keep your bones strong.

Pumpkin seeds are highly nutritious and packed with powerful antioxidants. Eating them can help solve dietary deficiencies. They are rich in vitamins and minerals like manganese and vitamin K, both of which are important in helping wounds heal. They also contain zinc, a mineral that helps the immune system fight bacteria and viruses. 

Egg white helps the granola cluster a little better. It is a great source of protein with very few calories.

Honey helps in sweetening the granola. It is also known to be rich in antioxidants among other benefits.

Preparation & baking:

Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, cinnamon, salt and pumpkin seed then set aside.

Next, in a separate bowl, whisk together the egg white, vegetable oil and honey.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix well and make sure all of the oats are completely coated.

Spread the granola evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, lightly stirring about halfway through.

Remove from oven and allow granola to cool completely, then add the raisins.

Finally serve with some plain yoghurt or smoothie or plain milk then store the remaining granola in an airtight container on the counter for up to two weeks

Easy Cinnamon & Raisin Granola

Gwen Jikoni
This cinnamon & raisin granola is such a quick prep ahead type of breakfast loaded with pumpkin seeds which are great antioxidants and rich in fiber, magnesium and other health benefits.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine International
Servings 3 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil or melted coconut oil or melted butter
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ½ cup raisins

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the oats, cinnamon, salt and pumpkin seed then set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg white, vegetable oil and honey.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix well and make sure all of the oats are completely coated.
  • Spread the granola evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, lightly stirring about halfway through.
  • Remove from oven and allow granola to cool completely, then add the raisins..
  • Serve with some plain yoghurt then store the remaining granola in an airtight container on the counter for up to two weeks

Notes

You can make this recipe vegan by omitting the egg white and substituting the honey with maple syrup. However if you omit the egg white, the granola won’t form clusters.
You can also have this gluten free if at all your rolled oats are gluten free.
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