Quick & Easy Homemade Granola

Granola is surely a winner because its so quick and easy to make and can be eaten as a breakfast with some milk and fruit on the side or as a snack in form of a bar or energy bite or as a crunch in yogurt parfaits.Its so handy to have it stored!
Here im sharing my quick recipe.I prefer making it at home and don't use the market bought ones because if you look at the nutrition label at the back of packets there's a lot of sugar content( it should be less than 10g per 100g, if you're watching weight and aim to avoid unnecessary sugars ) which can be avoided if made at home.

Step 1

Pan roast half cup oats in half tsp coconut oil.

Step 2

Add nuts and seeds of your choice.I've added almonds,walnuts,chopped dates,raisins,,chia seeds,flaxseeds,sunflower seeds,sesame seeds.

Step 3

Mix everything together and store in air tight jar.

Breakfast bowl

Yogurt bowl

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