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    Yes, You Can Make Granola In The Air Fryer! Here’s Our Healthy Chocolate Granola Recipe

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    Still eating store-bought granola? When you can make it healthier and for cheaper at home? Allow us to overhaul your breakfast routine with this chocolate air fryer granola. Yes! You can make it in the air fryer, no preheating required.We love that you have total control over exactly what ingredients go into it (as opposed to the hidden ingredients in your store-bought faves). And this air fryer granola is still crunchy, packed with goodness, energising and filling. READ MORE: 5 Quick And Easy Air Fryer RecipesAnd if you haven’t caved to the (fully justified) hype of owning an air fryer or you’re in desperate need of an upgrade, Eiger’s range of do-it-all air fryers will take your feasts to the next level in record time. Scope out their best in class and choose your next kitchen upgrade.Eiger Digital Air Fryer

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    Healthy Chocolate Air Fryer Granola

    Skip the store-bought granola and make your own crunchy chocolate granola in the air fryer. This one is energising, filling and packed with goodness.

    Prep Time 5 minutes minsCook Time 15 minutes mins

    Course BreakfastCuisine Healthy

    1 air-fryer
    ⅓ cup Coconut oil⅓ cup Cacao powder¼ cup Honey3 cups Whole rolled oats½ cup Dried cranberries½ cup Shredded coconut¼ cup Pumpkin seeds⅓ cup Raw cacao nibs3 Tbsp Chia seeds1 tsp Ground cinnamon
    Melt the coconut oil In a small pot on the stove.Add the cacao powder and maple syrup and stir on low heat until combined. Remove from heat and set aside.In a large bowl combine the oats, cranberries, coconut, pumpkin seeds, raw cacao nibs, chia seeds and cinnamon. Pour the chocolate mixture over oat mixture and mix until fully combined. Give it a taste test. If you want it sweeter, you can add a touch more maple syrup.Line the air fryer with parchment paper (you can get special ones for air fryers). Don’t skip the parchment paper, this is important.Spread the mixture flat onto the parchment paper and pop it into the air fryer at 165°C for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes, stir the mixture so it bakes evenly and pop it in for another 5 minutes. Check on it to make sure the granola isn’t burning and put it in for longer if needed.Once done, remove the basket and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes. Then, carefully lift the parchment paper out of the air fryer and lay it out flat to cool. Once cool, store in an airtight container.

    Keyword 15-Minute Recipes, air fryer, breakfast, cereal

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      A Homemade Granola Recipe That Doesn’t Taste Like Cardboard

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      Nothing beats a good homemade recipe that’s packed full of the good stuff – coconut, nuts, seeds, spices, ginger – and this one’s got ’em all! Best part (besides this granola being damn delicious)? These ingredients are great for your skin. Gingerol, the antioxidant in ginger, not only helps tone your skin, but also acts as an anti-inflammatory, which can help firm it up to look more youthful. It helps calm rashes and acne-prone skin, too!How To Make Your Own Granola At Home

      Homemade Breakfast Granola

      This recipe only takes 15 minutes to make, and is packed with all the good stuff – coconut, nuts, seeds, spices and ginger.

      Prep Time 5 minutes minsCook Time 15 minutes mins

      Course Breakfast

      Servings 5 servingsCalories 699 kcal

      2 tbsp freshly grated ginger⅓ cup desiccated coconut⅔ cup coconut flakes1 cup macadamia nuts chopped⅓ cup almonds chopped⅓ cup pumpkin seeds10 medjool dates choppedPinch ground cinnamonPinch ground nutmeg½ cup coconut oil
      Preheat oven to 180°C.Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl, making sure that the coconut oil coats evenly.Spread the mixture onto a parchment-paper-lined baking tray and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool, then pop this mixture into a large sealable container, or divide into five zip-lock bags. Breakfast sorted for the week? You glow girl!

      Keyword cereal

      SERVES 5. Per serving (114g): 2 926kJ, 60g fat (35g sat), 37g carbs, 10mg sodium, 8g fibre, 8g proteinTIP: Instead of eating your granola with milk, mash one banana, mix in one tablespoon of nut butter and heat for 30 seconds to “melt” slightly until it has a similar consistency to yoghurt. Mix in granola and munch down – yum!Shop The Ingredients For This Homemade Granola

      Faithful to Nature Raw South African Almonds

      Almonds are the ultimate “power snack”, with their rich nutritional benefits and low glycaemic index for lasting energy.

      Organic Odourless Coconut Oil 500 ml

      Coconut oil is still a saturated fat, but it has a lower smoke point, making it less ideal for recipes involving high heat. However, it’s perfect for baked goods and granola.

      Faithful to Nature Macadamia Nuts – Raw

      Macadamia nuts are top-level when it comes to nut rankings, the real crème de la crème — packing heaps of benefits into those little beige bods.

      Looking for more breakfast ideas? Make this healthy tropical coconut granola or these high-protein brekkies. Women’s Health participates in various affiliate marketing programmes, which means we may get commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. More

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      This Delicious DIY Tropical Coconut Granola Will Be Your New Breakfast Staple

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      What could be better than a delicious (and healthy) bowl of granola in the morning? Umm, nothing! Homemade granola is actually surprisingly easy to make. Here’s how…

      The first thing you should know is that you can literally throw anything into the mix. That’s because homemade granola is one of those awesome, good-for-you foods, that you can tweak to suit your taste. After making this at home you’ll wonder why you ever bought the pre-made version in the first place. Forget the Pinã Colada, this tastes way better!

      READ MORE: The “Amazing Skin” Smoothie Recipe That Actually Works

      Homemade Tropical Coconut Healthy Granola

      Gina Beretta

      What could be better than a delicious (and healthy) bowl of granola in the morning? Umm, nothing! This healthy, tropical granola recipe is naturally-sweetened by honey and is the perfect breakfast for warmer months.

      Prep Time 8 minutes minsCook Time 1 hour hr

      Course BreakfastCuisine Healthy

      1 Baking sheet
      3 Cup Rolled oats1 Cup Almonds, chopped roughly¼ Cup Poppy seeds¼ Cup Mixed seeds½ Cup Coconut flakes1 tsp Cinnamon½ tsp Salt½ Cup Dried pineapple¾ Cup Coconut oil, melted1 Tbsp Honey
      Preheat the oven to 130 °C. Combine the dry ingredients (except the pineapple – set it aside for later). Whisk the wet ingredients until smooth. Combine the wet and the dry ingredients in a large bowl until everything is mixed through.Spread the mixture on the baking sheet in a thin layer (use two pans if necessary).Bake for an hour, stirring every 20 minutes. During the last 20 minutes of baking, stir in the pineapple chunks.Remove the granola from the oven and leave to cool a bit. You’ll be tempted to stir the mixture right away but don’t! The granola will form crunchy clusters as it cools.Store in an airtight container or jar.

      Keyword breakfast, cereal, vegetarian

      Shop The Ingredients For This Homemade Granola

      This tropical granola is packed with good-for-you ingredients!

      Not only is honey full of antioxidants, it’s also better for blood sugar levels than regular sugar.

      Almonds are high in Vitamin E which is linked to lower rates of heart disease, cancer and more.

      READ MORE: 3 High-Protein, Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes You’ll Actually Love To Eat

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