Granola
Store-bought granola is often loaded with hidden sugar, which makes the homemade version all the more worth your time. Rolled oats are lightly coated in maple syrup and toasted to perfection alongside your favorite nuts and seeds and cranberries. Paired with yogurt or milk, this is one endlessly customizable recipe you won’t hit snooze on.
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.
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Prep Time
5 minsCook Time
7 minsFree Time
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Ingredients
- ½ cup (50g) rolled oats (not instant)
- ¼ cup variety of nuts and seeds, such as pecans, sunflower seeds and/or pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries (optional)
Preparation
- Combine the oats, nuts and seeds, coconut oil, water, and maple syrup into the Anyday dish.
- Cook uncovered in the microwave at Power Level 5✕
Certain foods cook best in the microwave at lower power levels.
Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.
For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.
Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:
PL 10 = 100% = High (default)
PL 9 = 90% = High
PL 8 = 80% = Med-High
PL 7 = 70% = Med-High
PL 6 = 60% = Medium
PL 5 = 50% = Medium
PL 4 = 40% = Med-Low
PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low
PL 2 = 20% = Low
PL 1 = 10% = Low
You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.
- Stir the granola and continue cooking uncovered at Power Level 5✕
Certain foods cook best in the microwave at lower power levels.
Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.
For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.
Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:
PL 10 = 100% = High (default)
PL 9 = 90% = High
PL 8 = 80% = Med-High
PL 7 = 70% = Med-High
PL 6 = 60% = Medium
PL 5 = 50% = Medium
PL 4 = 40% = Med-Low
PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low
PL 2 = 20% = Low
PL 1 = 10% = Low
You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.
- Toss in the cranberries. Transfer the mixture to a plate in an even layer to keep the granola crisp.
- Allow the granola to cool before enjoying right away or saving for later.
Serving suggestions & tips
- Enjoy over yogurt, with milk, or sprinkle over fresh fruit.
- Add chocolate chips once the granola cools for a trail mix treat.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.