{"id":8056,"date":"2024-04-02T14:54:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T13:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=8056"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:25:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:25:46","slug":"slimming-world-homemade-granola-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-homemade-granola-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Slimming World homemade granola recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A bowl of granola is a tasty way to start the day, however, it\u2019s often not as healthy as we might think. If you\u2019d like to make your own Food Optimising version, this easy three-way recipe will hit the spot.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slimming World granola recipe <\/h2>\n\n\n
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serves 10\u00a0
5.5 Swips per serving\u00a0
vegetarian (make it vegan by swapping the honey for maple syrup)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/strong> 
400g can chickpeas (see tip) 
275g plain porridge oats   
3 level tbsp honey  
1 tsp vanilla extract 
1 tsp cinnamon <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruit & nut version (7 Swips per serving)<\/strong>\u00a0
75g dried apricots \u00a0
25g flaked almonds \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate version (7 Swips per serving)<\/strong>\u00a0
2 level tbsp cocoa powder \u00a0
50g milk chocolate chips \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you do:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Preheat the oven to 160\u00b0C. Line a large roasting tray with baking paper and set aside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Drain the chickpeas over a mixing bowl to reserve the liquid (aquafaba). Using an electric hand mixer, whisk until peaks form. (Keep the chickpeas to use in another recipe – maybe this massaman curry<\/a> or a speedy houmous<\/a>.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Put the oats, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a large bowl and mix well. Add the aquafaba and stir until everything’s coated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Pour the mixture onto the roasting tray and spread it out evenly. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, giving it a stir halfway through.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely, then store in an airtight container (it\u2019ll last a couple of weeks).<\/p>\n\n\n

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If making the chocolate version: 
Leave out the cinnamon in step 3 and add the cocoa powder instead. Once the granola is completely cool, mix in the chocolate chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If making the fruit & nut version: 
Halfway through cooking, stir in the dried apricots and almonds.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serving suggestion: Breakfast banana split<\/p>\n\n\n

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Top sliced banana with a dollop of fat-free natural yogurt (add a dash of vanilla extract if you like a bit of sweetness), your favourite berries and a sprinkle of granola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re looking for more Slimming World breakfast ideas, you\u2019ll find plenty of filling recipes to keep you fuelled for the day ahead in your local group<\/a> and on our exclusive member website.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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