For many, granola is an indispensable part of the breakfast table. No wonder, because the crunchy muesli supports a healthy diet and adds a good portion of crunch to the muesli. You can enjoy your granola with yoghurt and milk or use it to top delicious smoothie bowls and porridges.
Of course, you can also mix the crunchy muesli with a conventional muesli. Verival offers a large and delicious selection of crunchy muesli. We will show you everything you need to know about crunchy muesli.
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What exactly is granola?
Most of us have probably heard the term granola before. A granola is nothing more than a homemade crunchy muesli. Today, granola is considered a particularly healthy power breakfast. It was invented by James Caleb Jackson, an American sanatorium operator who wanted to serve his patients a healthy and tasty breakfast. In the USA, granola has long been a popular and high-calorie breakfast.
The typical American crunchy muesli consists of baked oat flakes with plenty of sugar and honey. Of course, there are also healthy versions of granola. You can also easily make the crunchy muesli yourself.
How do you get the crunch in the crunchy muesli?
The crunch of granola comes primarily from the adhesive. Honey, agave syrup or maple syrup can be used here. Then you need an oily component. Coconut oil tastes particularly good. To make the whole thing nice and crispy, the oat flakes are put in the oven. To do this, mix the dry ingredients with coconut oil, nuts, seeds and a sweetener such as agave syrup. Then spread on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
The more gently the mixture is baked, the crispier it will be. A temperature of 180 degrees for 15 minutes with top and bottom heat is ideal. If you want the result to be as even as possible, you should turn the granola occasionally. Now let the baked oats cool. You can store the granola for several weeks if you seal it airtight.
How healthy is granola?
How healthy your granola is depends, of course, on how it is made. Whether it's a ready-made muesli or homemade, if it contains a lot of sugar, the granola is anything but healthy and a real calorie bomb. Ideally, the manufacturer is certified organic and avoids any additives. There are certainly manufacturers who use natural sweeteners, such as dates or maple syrup.
A healthy breakfast should not be prepared with oil and too much sugar. It's better to combine the granola with a sweet fruit afterwards. Fresh berries and chia seeds are also great toppings. Berries like blueberries contain a lot of antioxidants and provide you with sufficient vitamins. They contain relatively little fructose and keep your blood sugar level constant. If you prepare the granola with seeds and nuts, such as pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, your muesli will contain healthy proteins and plenty of magnesium.
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Find a granola without palm oil
Make sure that your granola is made without palm oil. Palm oil is very high in fat and unhealthy because it consists of unsaturated fatty acids. Large amounts of unsaturated fatty acids can lead to hardening of the arteries and increase your cholesterol level.
But palm oil is not only bad for our health, nature also suffers. Palm oil is in ever-greater demand because it is incorporated into numerous products. Large areas of rainforest are being cleared for its production. Endangered animal species are being displaced.
Note: Palm oil is declared as vegetable fat by some manufacturers and not as palm oil.
Avoid crunchy muesli with cheap sugar
If you opt for a crunchy muesli, you should always make sure that it is not made with cheap sugar. Ideally, it should be unrefined sugar. Natural sweeteners such as honey, agave syrup or maple syrup are also particularly suitable. These contain important nutrients and vitamins.
Add berries and fruits
A healthy muesli should always be combined with fresh fruit such as berries and other fruits. These contain important fiber and vitamins. This way, you can ensure that your body gets a sufficient amount of vitamin C in the morning. Berries are particularly high in antioxidants and have a low amount of fructose. There are no limits to the possible combinations.
Nuts, kernels, and seeds
If you top a healthy breakfast with nuts, seeds and kernels, you are ensuring an extra portion of protein and magnesium. Again, there are no limits to your taste. In addition to sunflower seeds, hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds can be added to the muesli. Sesame seeds are also particularly nutritious and contain a lot of calcium. For an extra crunchy texture, you can add the seeds to the oven while you bake the healthy granola and top it off with roasted seeds and nuts.
What ingredients go into healthy crunchy muesli?
The basis of granola is oats. Of course, it can also be made gluten-free. Nuts, kernels and seeds are then mixed in. The choice is largely down to personal preference, but whether you choose coconut flakes, puffed quinoa, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds or cashew nuts, the choice is huge.
To make sure the granola is crunchy, it needs an adhesive. Instead of sugar, agave syrup or maple syrup can be used. A little coconut oil is also needed for the crunchy muesli. Of course, spices are also an essential ingredient. Cinnamon is probably the most important spice for a successful crunchy muesli. In addition, a pinch of salt and turmeric can be added.
The crunchy muesli varieties from Verival
If you don't want to make your own granola, you can choose from the wide range of crunchy muesli from Verival. Verival uses only the highest quality ingredients that are certified organic.
The base of the granola consists of oats, wheat, barley or spelt. The whole thing is supplemented with freeze-dried fruits. Nuts, honey and chocolate can also be found in the crunchy muesli. The muesli is lovingly produced in Tyrol. Verival uses only sunflower oil for the extra crunch. Honey and fine cane sugar are added for sweetness. With so many varieties to choose from, there is something for everyone.
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