One of my favorite things to have for breakfast in the mornings is granola, and I always make my own. I have several versions that I like to make. My good friend Mable taught me how to make my own granola back in the 1980's.
It's a really delicious way to get your children to eat oatmeal. They might turn up their noses at a bowl of hot oats but pop some granola in front of them and they will be gobbling it up. It also makes a great and nutritious snack with all of the nuts, wholesome grains and dried fruit.
This is a variation on the original granola that I made with honey all those years ago. I have downsized it to make a much smaller amount. Now that there is only me in the house, I just cannot use up the amount created in my original recipe.
Like with any recipe, this version of granola no longer resembles the original one. I have added to it and adapted it through the years, trying out new things. I like to think that it is even better than the original, but I do admit I am a bit biased.
One thing for sure, it's a lot healthier than most ready-made granolas you will find in the shops. They are almost always loaded with preservatives, sugar and fat. I have to admit as well, they just don't taste good in comparison to a good granola that you have made yourself at home.
Admittedly, I am a bit biased, but I always think that homemade anything tastes infinitely better than anything you can buy in the shops.
