Ancient Grain Cranberry Nut Granola — Ancieng Grain Cranberry Nut Granola

This scrumptious granola is a cozy addition to crisp mornings. Get your cup of a preferred hot drink like coffee, apple cider, or tea and pour a bowl of this nutritious granola with milk. Packed with fiber, healthy starch, and protein, the ancient grain cranberry nut granola jump starts your energy and satisfies your taste buds.

This Recipe is Forgiving

This recipe is loose and forgiving, meaning homemade granola can be adapted to match your taste palette and what you have available in your pantry. This highly forgiving recipe can be modified to match your family’s preferences. Add or subtract the dry ingredients to make this recipe your own!

Ancient Grains

Oats

Oats are a great way to start the day. Very balanced nutritionally, oats give you protein, fiber, good starch, and beta glucan. Healthline notes about oats: “The carbs in oats are mostly starches and fiber. Oats pack more protein and fat than most other grains and are a good source of beta glucan, a unique, soluble fiber linked to multiple health benefits.”

Millet

Usually classified as a grain, millet belongs to the grass family, according to Healthline. “Millets have numerous health benefits, including helping to lower your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. They’re also gluten-free, so people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities can enjoy them.”

Almonds and pecans are added for the nutty flavor in the granola. — Pecans and almonds are responsible for the nutty flavor and chunky texture.

Nuts and Seeds

In this recipe, we recommend almonds, pecans, and sunflower seeds for the nutty flavor in this granola. Alternatives include walnuts and pumpkin seeds. This is a good way to use extra nuts and seeds you find in your pantry. Be creative and experiment with flavors.

Wrap Granola as a Gift — Homemade Granola is a thoughtful gift for friends and family.

Wrap as a Gift

Let family and friends know you care by gifting them with delicious homemade granola. Fill a mason jar with this delicious gift and tie a bow or rafia around the top for a homestyle thoughtful present to a loved one. This easy recipe is a jaw dropper and instantly adds you into the “great cook” category.

Ancient Grain Granola — Granola Ingredients include oats, millet, coconut flakes, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.

Ancient Grains Cranberry Nut Granola Recipe

Dry Ingredients

3 cups oats
1 cup coconut flakes
¼ cup millet
½ cup sunflower seeds
1 cup whole, crushed or sliced almonds
1 cup whole or crushed pecans
1 cup dried cranberries

Wet Ingredients

1 cup avocado oil or olive oil
1 cup honey
¼ cup pure maple syrup

Sprinkling

Cinnamon to taste

Granola Wet Ingredients — Heat oil, honey, and maple syrup.

1. Preheat oven to 350. Place parchment paper on two large pans that can fit side by side in the oven.

2. In a bowl, mix dry ingredients

3. Stir oil, honey, and maple syrup until bubbly on medium heat.

4. Pour mixture into dry ingredients until combined. Dry ingredients should be generously covered with the mixture, but avoid a soupy bottom.

5. Place raw granola on parchment paper and pat into a thin layer. If you have extra granola it’s better to bake a second batch rather than have too thick of a layer.

6. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

7. Place in oven and stir occasionally. Cook for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, watch closely until granola has browned. Granola can easily burn so the last few minutes are critical to catch the granola at golden brown and allowing it to burn.

8. Let cool.

9. Enjoy with fresh milk, almond milk, yogurt, or a chia seed bowl!

Ancient Grain Cranberry Nut Granola