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Granola is a cereal-food consisting of rolled oats, honey, nuts or other sugar substitutes such as brown sugar, and occasionally puffed rice which is usually baked until it is crispy, toasted and light brown. The mixture is stirred during the baking process to maintain a loose cereal consistency for the breakfast. Dried fruit is sometimes added, such as raisins and dates, and confections such as chocolate. Granola is frequently eaten infused with yoghurt, honey, fresh fruit, such as bananas, strawberries or blueberries, milk, or other cereals. It also acts as a topping for different pastries, desserts or ice cream. When most people consider granola as just a snack bar, they fail to see its nutritional value. It is not just a normal bar but can make itself an integral part of a properly balanced diet. Helps Digestion It is a fact that foods rich in fibre content help digestion get better. Granola is a fibre rich diet which consists of soluble as well as insoluble fibres. The soluble fi...

Running late for work or school, Granola bars would not let you go empty stomach. Granola bars are like that friend in class who helps you mark important questions at the last minute. They are so handy, instant, storable and probably the best take away snack that can keep you going through the day. A granola bar is also that friend of yours that you love but your parents love him more than you and your younger sibling has a crush on. These treasured bars are loved by children for they are crispy and even more loved by parents for its nutrient value.  It doesn’t take much of your efforts in the creation of a basic granola bar. It just requires a handful of ingredients and a pinch of love. Once the basics are mastered you can always play around with the recipe according to your taste.  Basic Granola Bar Ingredients:  2 cups Granola (rolled oats) ½ cup shredded coconut ½ cup honey 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon salt Instructions: Ste...

Cooking yourself healthy dishes is a form of self-love. What better than something that helps you NOT put on weight as well as fulfil nutritional value? These five Granola Recipes made with fruits and nuts is a must to try! They are instantly made and the best go-to and takeaway breakfasts which will keep you on your toes all along the day. Granola is a cereal food consisting of rolled oats, nuts, honey or other sugar substitutes such as brown sugar and occasionally puffed rice that is usually toasted until crunchy and lightly browned. This magic cereal is a pool full of protein and fibre, zinc, magnesium, vitamin C that helps improve your immunity and keep your heart healthy.  Take out your magic scapula wand and the chambers of the oven, Let’s get started: Banana Bread with a spin of Granola This crunchy, nutty, not so sweet, fragrant and loaded with omega 3s and 6s and protein and fibre granola recipe is the best way to get rid of overripe bananas. This powerhouse recipe makes ...