Now that we’re three weeks into the new year, everyone that promised to be more intentional about what they eat is running out of variety. So for your next recipe idea, why not turn to a classic snack for those focused on wellness? And why not find several new ways to enjoy it so you aren’t sick of it by February?
This new year, try choosing tasty granola snacks that will leave you full and energized for your day.
Granola consists of an oats, nuts, honey, and dried fruit or chocolate mixture that is baked until golden brown. Though the popular granola bar may come to mind, granola can be loose and cereal-like. Granola is often eaten with yogurt, fruit, and/or milk.
Here are four ways to enjoy granola for a tasty breakfast or snack.
Milk and Granola
Enjoy a classic granola breakfast with this Homemade Low-Fat Granola recipe. Make a batch of this low-fat, high-fiber granola for a quick and easy breakfast by adding milk and sliced berries.
This recipe calls for classic ingredients like oatmeal, almonds, maple syrup, and raisins, but this version also includes apple juice.
Make the classic on-the-go snack at home: granola bars! Take your favorite granola recipe and add a sticky ingredient like extra honey or peanut butter to help form and bake the bars. You can even dip the bars into yogurt and let them harden for extra support and flavor.
These High-Protein Breakfast Granola Bites include yogurt, whey protein powder, and your choice of cranberries or raisins with sweet additions to the oats like applesauce, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Make them in advance for your afternoon snack or post-workout pick-me-up.
But if you want a bite-sized snack with the classic breakfast combination of fruit and yogurt, these Toasted Granola Cups with Yogurt and Fruit are another great option. Simply mix Greek yogurt, melted butter, oats, honey, egg, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, shredded coconut, and sliced almonds, then place this mixture in a muffin tin to bake. Once hardened, add yogurt and fruit to the center of the cups. That’s it! These cups are an easy and tasty way to enjoy a healthy breakfast.