Okay. That’s enough talking about hair. Today, we’ll be talking about one of my favorite snacks-slash-breakfast — Granola. I’ve been making Granola ever since I found out that oatmeal can be turned into these crunchy, flavorful, fruity snack… and that’s way back in January of 2009.
I used to make granola frequently because we loved it. I particularly liked it topped on yogurts or as a movie-night chow. peanutbutter♥ eats it as a snack as well as the toddler Ykaie back then. I guess there was just too many recipes to try and we were preoccupied with a lot of things and this just sort of got pushed at the back of my mind.
Yesterday, my granola making day has declared a comeback.
I don’t know. Maybe my subconscious has also realized that something else has also made a comeback… peanutbutter♥ is working in the call center industry again. That’s where he worked before he went to Dubai. I can see mornings being turned into night and nights into mornings once again. I know it’s going to be somewhat different this time, though because Ykaie goes to school in the morning.
Once again, I find myself adjusting to a complicated schedule.
Yesterday was a sleepless night with Ykaie having mild fever and me adjusting to our new household schedule. I was able to finish the two recent episodes of Blue Bloods before the sandman finally sprinkles his magical sand on my eyes.
Today, I woke up with enough sleep and ready to take on all the work this day has to offer. I started with my pa-healthy breakfast of greek yogurt, strawberries and of course, this Dates and Almond Granola.
Assembled and Mixed with Sugars
I made this using Dates stuffed with candied orange-peel making it more flavorsome and injecting some chewiness. Now my ganola has all the textures and flavors I love: crunchy, flaky, chewy, and fruity.
Have a great FRIDAY!
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup dates (I used one stuffed with orange peel)
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup coconut oil (or canola oil)
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
- Combine rolled oats, chopped dates, and almonds in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, combine honey, maple syrup, and coconut oil.
- Pour the honey-oil mixture into the oats mixture and stir well until combined. Make sure all the oatmeals and almonds have syrups in them.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes.
- After 30 minutes remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Once the granola is cool, break it into bitesized chunks.
- This will keep in an airtight container for 7-10 days and longer if put on the fridge.
Your pictures are amazing Peachy. You’ve got me wanting to jump up and make this!!!!
Thanks MJ!
It looks perfect, both healthy and yummy at the same time! I’m going to post on my facebook page Food Huntress. Thanks.
Thanks Linda!
I love how simple your recipe is and the use of dates and almonds. So many good granola ideas today!
Thanks Beth!
Wow Peachy! This granola looks divine. I love how you used the dates stuffed with the candied orange peel. I bet that injects the granola with another interesting flavor.
Yes it did and I can’t stop eating it.
This looks SO yum! So simple and delish 🙂
It’s really good!
Nothing beats a homemade granola.. this looks too good & I love the addition of dates!
I think so too! When it’s homemade, you get to control what goes in it. Thanks Thalia!
Your photos are wonderful! 🙂 I definitely love this simple yet healthy recipe. More to come, I hope!
Thank you Jhanz!
I love granola! I’m definitely going to try making it myself 🙂
Erika
I’m sure you’ll love this.
what a very healthy and delicious ways to starting a day…..
Thanks Dedy!
Now I know how to make my own granola. Kailangan ko na lang mag-ipon for the ingredients. Haha. Thanks, Peach! 🙂
Hindi naman ganon kamahal ang ingredients 🙂
They look delicious and healthy! I just don’t know if Granola are already available all around the metro. So when you see one, grab it! 😉 I want to try this soon!
I think there are granola available around the metro but it’s better if you make one at home.
That looks and sounds really good–dates are very sweet which is fine by me–the sweeter the better!
Thanks! Dates really gives a lot of flavor and introduces a new texture
Granola is a constant in our house, I feel like I’m always making it! I never thought to add dates, though, I will definitely have to give this recipe a try. Thank you for sharing it 🙂
You’re welcome. I’m sure you’ll love it with dates.
We love granola and eat it often at our house, I love to have it with yogurt. Great photos too!
Same here. granola and yogurt seem to go well together. Thanks!
This looks amazingly good. I’ve not been a big fan of granola in the past, but this looks so good I think I would love it. Pinned so I can make it!
Thanks! I do hope you get to make it.
ooooo this looks like a pretty tasty breakfast idea!!! Loving how simple it is to make too! Will have to pin 🙂
This is soo tasty! and so easy to do as well.
Eh saan naman nakakabili ng dates? I like dates, pero nakakatikim lang ako pag may pasalubong ako from my aunt.
Oi, meron naman nyan sa Landmark grocery no.
Love almonds and oats in a granola but haven’t tried incorporating dates in it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
You’re welcome. I’m sure kayang-kaya lutuin ni Ms. Burrito to.
This is an excellent meal to start a day as dates and almonds are rich in fiber. It would really help in the digestive cycle during the day.
That’s one of the good things about granola.. It’s all fiber!
I actually was looking for something like this as trail foods.
It’s very easy to make, Franc!
I love experimenting with granola!! This sounds like it would be a great combination to try in Greek yogurt.
This looks so awesome! I love dates and I love almonds, so I can only imagine how delicious this would be!
Oh, this is delicious beyond words.
Oh my – that made me drool a bit, makes me want to grab a bite, haha! Perfect!
Thanks! This is so good on top of yogurts.
This sounds and looks amazing indeed. I have never made granola before but it sounds pretty easy and we all love granola here so I am going to make it. Thanks for sharing.
Making granola is very easy. I hope you like my recipe.
This looks really good…yummy..The recipe is also easy I think.
Yes, it’s very easy.
Sa sobrang ganda ng photos mo Peach mapapakakain ako ng granolas maski di ko ito favorite hehe
xoxo
MrsMartinez
Thank you Michelle!
Nakakagutom ang picture 🙂
Thanks Mommy Anna!
Your post always makes me hungry.
By the way, can I substitute raisins for dates? It might be hard for me to find dates here.
Yes you can! Raisins or dried mangoes.
this looks way better than the stuff i buy in the mall! i love your photos, btw 🙂
Thank you so much Sarah!
Your pics are really amazing! 🙂
Thank you Chinky!
I need to find time to make this.. Looks so yummy to snack on while at work…
yes , yummy to snack on while watching tv din..LOL!
mmm, nice! and gorgeous photos as usual! oo nga, better ang homemade granola. I haven’t been buying granola lately because I’m concerned about all the added sugar, especially for my toddlers, pero pwede nga naman palang i-homemade so you have more control! thanks!
Thank you Rina. I’m sure you’ll love making granola at home.
Almonds + Strawberry is perfect! Saving this one for the kids. Thank you for sharing
You’re welcome Manu.
I’m not really a fan of dates but almonds, gosh, I always pick chocolate bars with them.
Give this a try, I’m sure you’ll like it.
This looks surely awesome.Would must gonna try to make it by myself.
Thanks Debarpan.
Lovely pictures! i want to try this recipe soon! ♥
Thanks Ruth!
This looks really good. Pics are great. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I use to eat granola all the time but never home made.
It’s such an easy recipe. Thanks!
Oh yum! What a great recipe! I am a huge peanut butter fan…to this is right up my alley!
I’m sure you’ll love this.
wow! look yummy!! i never tried granola though..
It’s about time you give it a try.
I’ve been always wanting to make this, though, mukhang ako lang ang kakain nito…Where did you get the dates with candied oranges?
My husband brought it home from Dubai.
That looks yummy! I also used to make granola before; now I’m inspired to make them again.
Make one na! I’d love to see your recipe.
I love almonds and any food with almond is a winner for me! It looks yummy! 😀
Do you like oatmeal as well?
I’ve seen granola bar in the market but I haven’t tried it yet, maybe I will try it first and if I like it, I will make one too.
This is better than the granola in the market.. I swear.
Wow, I honestly had no idea how granola is made. Now I know! I usually eat store bought ones. But this looks so easy it just might inspire me to make some myself. 🙂
So easy lang diba?
To be honest, I am not really into healthy foods but this inspired to eat healthy. Hope I cold easily source out the ingredeients and make one for me.
It’s really easy to source out. landmark Grocery carry dates and almonds.
I love almonds! It’s my favorite nut. This looks yummy!
Thanks Ceemee!
Ooh.. granola. I haven’t really tried it before but it seems to have too much sugars for my liking.
You can adjust the honey and maple syrup to your liking, Dominique.
I like granola but have not tried making one myself. I’ll ask my daughter if she like to make this easy recipe this summer. Thanks for the recipe.
You’re welcome. I’m sure you’ll love it.
Dates + Almond Granola = Indulgence + Healthy Living. Thanks for sharing, sis!
you’re welcome.
Yummy! I am into soaked oats naman… I have been looking for granola. I hope I can buy soon and try this one.
I love overnight oats too!!
This reminds me to eat healthy again. I hope Ykaie’s is feeling better now. Great photos as usual!
Yes she is. Thanks Mayen!
saraaaaaaaaap!! 🙂
Thanks Joseph!
Love this combo! I haven’t tried to make my own granola yet but surely this recipe makes me want to make some soon. Yum!
Thanks Melgie!
wow, can you teach me how to have pictures like yours? really lovely!
Sure. Thanks Marichu!
I think that the dates and almond granola is such a perfect combination. I can’t wait to make my very own granola snacks that I could put on my yogurts and for breaks at work, instead of buying pre-package granola bars.
You’ll love it Melgie, promise.
Yummy. I have to do this next time I have some nuts and preserved fruits.
Yes, you do!
I love anything with almonds. I actually just ate chocolate with almonds the other day. All the whole tub by myself. 🙂
Oh my gosh. I want chocolate covered almonds too!
it looks so delish! I want to try it soon! 😉
It’s very easy to make.
this is beyond delicious…kids asked for another serving of granola after they ate this…we used a bit more of dates and a few sliced dried figs too….it was a winner,thanks 🙂
I hope I can find figs here.
Hello Peachy,
May i ask the brand of maple syrup and dates you used for this recipe and also where you bought them? Thank you!!
Hi Shai,
The dates I used for the granola were given to me by my SIL. She brought it home with here from Dubai. I use any brand of maple syrup available at home. I think what I used here is Maple Joe. Thanks!
Currently in my oven..I am excited to have this for breakfast with my maple yogurt! I added 2 tsp of cinnamon because I just couldn’t resist the idea…lol. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe.
you’re welcome. I wish you can share with me a photo!
Nice keep it up .