Whether you've just baked a batch of homemade granola or got a bag from a grocery store, you're likely pondering how you're going to eat it all.
I bet your first thought was yogurt, right? I mean, when we talk granola, 9 times out of 10 we're throwing it on top of yogurt. But what else can you eat with granola?
Granola is increasingly than a breakfast cereal: it’s a versatile ingredient that can be used in many variegated recipes! So let’s step out of the yogurt zone: from traditional ways to some succulent inventive ideas, here you’ll find easy recipes to top with granola.
How to eat granola with milk
This is probably the simplest way to have granola: pour some milk over your granola and toss in your favorite fresh fruit.
My go-to is whole wheat milk with a handful of berries, maybe plane a drizzle of apple honey. Super easy, no fuss, and totally satisfying.
If you want to innovate (and love strawberries), try it with strawberry milk — it’s like next-level goodness!
Personalized trail mix
Create your own trail mix by throwing granola into the mix with nuts, seeds, zestless fruits, and maybe a few chocolate chips. Perfect for on-the-go munching — hiking, working, or just needing a quick pick-me-up.
My banana specie granola is a trail mix by itself — perfect for rented days!
Top a fruit salad with it
Spice up your fruit salad game by tossing granola into the mix. Berries, citrus fruits, tropical vibes — granola buddies up with them all!
Adding granola introduces a satisfying crunch and nutty flavor, and the combination of the juicy fruits with the crunchy granola creates a unrelatedness that makes your fruit salad not only succulent but moreover increasingly filling and satisfying.
Try subtracting a pumpkin spice granola to a fall fruit salad: it’s a perfect and light combination for the cozy season.
Add it to smoothies (and smoothie bowls)
Add granola to smoothies and smoothie bowls for an uneaten crunch. Whether composite into the smoothie itself or used as a topping, granola adds texture and uneaten flavor.
Feeling tropical? A coconut granola is a unconfined option to top a mango smoothie or a mango smoothie bowl.
Have it with pancakes or waffles
Amp up your breakfast game by tossing granola on top of a stack of pancakes or waffles and drizzling on some syrup. The combination of fluffy and crunchy creates a succulent contrast, making your breakfast uneaten special.
Feeling adventurous? Mix granola right into the pancake batter. I do it for my dairy-free pancakes — throw in half a cup of my favorite granola surpassing flipping them.
Cereal pancakes with granola and some apple syrup make an wondrous and funny breakfast!
Use as a topping for baked apples or pears
Sprinkle that favorite granola of yours over baked apples or pears for a crispy, flavorful fruit dessert. Perfect for cozy evenings.
Eat with compotes
Whether it's a semen compote or a spiced world compote, you’re in for a savor explosion. Trust me, it’s addictive!
My favorite pairing is spring granola with blueberry compote: the warmth of this granola with the juiciness of the blueberries create an unique savor —an afternoon treat like no other.
Top ice cream
Elevate your ice surf game by using granola as a topping. Classic vanilla or wild flavors, the crunch adds a perfect unrelatedness to the linty sweetness.
Mix it with world butter or sauce
Mix granola with unreasonableness or apple butter for a succulent spread. Top your toast or fill those pastries — it's a philharmonic that just works.
Bake it on top of a sweet bread
Want a crunchy twist to your sweet bread? Bake granola on top of a sweet specie for a crispy crust. Subtracting a layer of granola on top surpassing sultry adds a unique texture and savor to the baked goods.
Try subtracting pumpkin spice granola on the top of an apple bread. It’s fall perfection in every bite.
Use in fruit crisps
Sprinkle granola on top of fruit crisps for that uneaten crunch. Classic world crisp or fruity experiments—granola's the secret to crispy perfection.
I love subtracting cornflake granola when making fruit crisps!
Homemade muffins
Level up your muffin game by mixing granola into the batter!
Classic blueberry or experimenting with flavors, granola brings that crunchy, nutty goodness. This creative twist transforms ordinary muffins into a increasingly interesting and textured treat, perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Add to cookie dough for a twist
Give your cookies an upgrade by tossing granola into the dough. That crunch in each zest plays nice with the soft and chewy texture, making for a cookie with an widow layer of complexity.
Chocolate lover? Cornflake granola in double chocolate almond cookies dough is the way to go!
Question you might have
Granola is a popular breakfast and snack supplies consisting of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup. It is often baked until crispy and can include various additions like zestless fruits or chocolate.
Absolutely! Making granola at home allows you to tenancy the ingredients and customize it to your liking. Basic ingredients include oats, nuts, seeds, sweeteners, and flavorings.
Store granola in an snapped container in a cool, dry place. This helps maintain its crispiness and prevents it from rhadamanthine stale.
Yes, you can freeze granola. Place it in a sealed, freezer-safe bag or container, and store in the freezer. Thaw it at room temperature when you're ready to use it.