This granola is simple to make and far less expensive than buying granola at the store. It's also much better nutrition-wise. This version is sweetened with date puree (see https://www.thenfeedthem.com/post/how-to-make-date-puree-and-why-you-should-especially-if-you-re-diabetic-or-cutting-back-on-sugar for how to make the date puree--it's easy) rather than a lot of sugar, like most store-bought granola. With lots of whole-grains, seeds, and nuts, this granola is full of fiber and protein. It's great if you're diabetic or want to "eat healthy." An egg white in the mixture helps bind the granola into clumps and makes it a bit crunchy. If you don't eat the granola immediately, though, it will soften, particularly in the summer when the humidity is high. We actually like the granola softer (it's more like eating an oatmeal cookie and is easier on the teeth), but if you want to restore the crunch, you can heat/toast small portions of the granola in the air fryer for a few minutes. You can customize the granola to suit your taste. I like to use pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and mixed nuts (from a big bag of unsalted nuts from Costco), but I sometimes use just peanuts. Use the types of nuts and seeds you like. Because I use date puree in the granola, I generally leave out the dried fruit, but add it if you like it. Just wait to add the dried fruit until after you air fry the granola, or the fruit will harden up. We like the granola as a snack, to top our yogurt and fruit for breakfast, to eat in a bowl with milk, and to top puddings and baked fruit. Enjoy!
Easy Granola (Diabetic Friendly) -- Makes 6+ Cups
3 cups of quick oats
2 tablespoons of milled flax seeds
2 cups of nuts and seeds (you choose what kind)
1/2 cup of oat flour (grind oats, quick or old fashioned, in a food processor)
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of date puree
1/3 cup of canola oil
1 egg white, whisked until frothy
1/2 cup of water, plus a tablespoon or two extra, if necessary
1/2 - 1 cup of chopped dried fruit, optional
Line two 8-inch square pans with aluminum foil and spritz the foil with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl combine the oats, milled flax seeds, nuts and seeds, oat flour, cinnamon, and salt and mix them well. Add the date puree, oil, egg white and water and mix them into the dry ingredients until completely combined. You can add a little more water if the mixture seems too dry to stick together. Divide the mixture evenly between the two prepared pans and press it down into the pans gently but firmly. Air fry the mixture at 300 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Let the granola cool in the pan. You can cut or break it into squares or clumps or break it into little pieces, depending on your preference. Put the granola into an airtight container (or use a zip-top plastic bag), stir in the dried fruit if you'd like, and seal the container.
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