Do you love granola as much as we do and would love to eat it with every meal? Then go for it. You can enjoy crunchy muesli all day long with a clear conscience - whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner or in between meals. We have a few delicious crunch ideas for you.
Granola all day long
Morning, noon, afternoon or evening? Admittedly, baked muesli usually ends up in the bowl or on the plate first thing in the morning. Wait a minute: What is granola anyway? Whether on a smoothie bowl, yogurt or porridge: granola is the crunchy must-have topping in, or rather on, the breakfast bowl. Anyone who likes their breakfast bowls with plenty of crunch or doesn't want to miss out on a good bite when spooning their smoothie bowl knows that this is an excellent idea.
Anyone who likes a good crunch outside of breakfast should definitely give the following ten ideas a chance.
How do you eat granola? 10 delicious ideas to try
1. Creative and pleasing to the eye: delicious shift work
Can't decide between a smoothie bowl , chia pudding, porridge and granola in the morning? Luckily, you don't have to. Simply combine small portions of the different breakfast options in a large Mason jar and use the granola as a crunchy layer, for example between porridge and chia pudding.
2. Pure and straight from the bag: crunchy snack
Pure and straight from the bag, crunchy granola is always a good idea and the best remedy for that sweet afternoon craving. But the granola snack is not only ideal on its own: the next time you have a craving, spread a few apple slices with peanut or almond butter and sprinkle them with granola - and the fruity, crunchy snack is ready.
3. Bake, bake, crispy cake: granola in muffin batter
Granola can do more than crunch on the bowl - it is also ideal as a baking ingredient for cookies, muesli bars or muffins and provides that certain extra something. Simply mix a handful of granola clusters into the finished dough (carefully so that the clusters stay nice and crunchy). You can spice up banana bread and other baking creations in no time.
4. Crunch it up: Granola in pancakes and waffles
Do you want to give your pancakes or waffles a new coat of freshness? Then just mix a little granola into the dough. Your pancakes have never had so much bite!
5. Granola as a crunch on the salad
Crunchy granola is just for the breakfast bowl? Papperlapapp: You can enjoy crunchy muesli with every meal. Also for lunch. How about a super crunchy salad topping? Save yourself the hassle of toasting and caramelizing pine nuts or other nuts and add sweet and salty granola to your salad. The crunchy topping goes best with naturally sweet vegetables like roasted carrots or sweet potatoes.
6. For purists: Granola without a lot of frills
You can also eat granola like cereal or muesli: plain with milk or plant-based drink. Since crunchy muesli often contains a lot of sugar and provides plenty of energy even in small amounts, you might not want to do it every morning. Better: Eat in combination with coconut yogurt and lots of fresh fruit.
7. Better than shortcrust pastry: Crunchy cake base
Granola is not only good in cakes, but also underneath, as a crispy cake base. To do this, crumble the crunchy muesli in a bowl and mix it with liquid margarine or coconut oil to form a solid mass. Then press it into the cake tin and bake the cake base for approx. 10 minutes in the preheated oven (200°C top/bottom heat). Allow to cool and then finish baking with the cake filling of your choice. A creamy filling made from cashews and vanilla tastes particularly delicious in combination with fresh strawberries.
Or try our granola cups . They don't even need to be baked and are ready to snack in no time.
8. For the really big granola lovers: Fine dessert with granola
Still haven't had enough granola in the evening? Who could blame you? Then conjure up a delicious dessert with the crunchy crunch. For example, a crumble with granola sprinkles. If necessary, peel your favorite fruit (we love berries, cherries or apples), chop it into small pieces and then place it in a small baking dish. For the streusel, mix half a cup of granola with a quarter cup of flour and knead with soft margarine to form streusel. Sprinkle over the fruit and bake the crumble in the oven (200°C top/bottom heat) for about 20 minutes until the crumbles are golden yellow. Top with a dollop of vegan vanilla ice cream or coconut yogurt and enjoy.
9. Cookie Love: Granola Biscuits with Banana
This is how you make simple granola cookies: Break apart two handfuls of granola clusters in a bowl with your hands and crumble them. Mash a banana and mix it with the granola and a pinch of cinnamon. Portion the dough into biscuits and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake in a preheated oven (200°C top/bottom heat) for about 10 minutes.
10. Ice ice baby: Homemade ice popsicles with granola
Popsicles and granola in one recipe? This can only be heavenly. Vegan DIY popsicles are a healthy refreshment in the summer and with granola they get that certain extra something. To do this, mix coconut yogurt, a few fresh berries, a teaspoon of date syrup and ground vanilla in a bowl until smooth. If necessary, chop up the granola a little, put a teaspoon of granola into a popsicle mold and then fill with the yoghurt mixture. Place the popsicle sticks in the mold and place in the freezer overnight.
Granola can do more than complete your smoothie bowl. Which of the granola inspirations do you like best? Tell us and show us your granola creations on Instagram!
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