Granola in an Air Fryer.
This blog is dedicated to my beautiful friends Donna and Bill Rutala. On Christmas 2022, they brought Juergen and I into the 21st Century by gifting us an air fryer. Well, we simply love our gift and I wanted to share a recipe that blew us away. I must admit, granola in a fryer is easier and so much crunchier than the batches I have made in the oven.
We successfully made our first bunch for the morning ACAI bowls and as fuel for our weekend bike adventures. Wow, so good and hope you all enjoy it.
Before I provide the recipe, I would like to acknowledge those of you who are healing. One of the first dietary changes that most healers will ask a person who is struggling with cancer, or any other disease is to get rid of the sugar. I pretty much agree with this. As far as the popular bleached white cane sugar (non-organic), I would say don’t touch the stuff and that includes all foods made of this type of sugar. It is a good time right now to clear your kitchen shelves of the bad sugar and replace with a healthier option like honey or maple syrup. These natural sweeteners promote wellbeing, and we are going to add them both to our granola recipe to create a healthy treat. Remember, whether you are healing or not, it is extremely important to include spicy, pungent, salty, sour, and SWEET into your diet. And use only organic sustainable food, please.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups of Oats or a substitute. We are going to use Buckwheat Flakes instead.
½ cup of Hemp Seeds for protein.
¼ cup of Sunflower Seeds
¼ cup of Pumpkin Seeds
½ cup Raw Almonds, minus the outer protective brown skin-hard to digest.
¼ cup Coconut Flakes
¼ cup Raisins
¼ cup Goji Berries
1/3 cup Raw Cacao Bits
3 Tablespoons melted Coconut Oil
3 Tablespoons Maple syrup
1 Tablespoon of Manuka honey or the honey you have.
Pinch of Salt
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla
2 Teaspoons of Cinnamon
I would like to say before we start the process, if you know me, you also know that I don’t use measuring cups. I eyeball the ingredients, and this is just who I am. Giggle. However, I know many of you need specific directions, so I have tried my best to accommodate you. However, please make the necessary changes that meet your needs. And if you already make the perfect oven granola, try taking your recipe to the air fryer. I guarantee a positive result. If you do not currently own a fryer, they come in all different sizes and the cost will vary. It is a good investment if you are interested in a well deserve hands-off cooking experience.
Okay, let’s start by preheating the air fryer. If your fryer doesn’t need to be preheated, then when it is time, set heat to 160 C and cook for 20 minutes. There are many YouTube videos online, so if you get into trouble, head there.
In a large mixing bowl, add the wet ingredients: oil, syrup, and honey. Next add the Buckwheat Flakes, Seeds, and Almonds. Don’t forget the salt, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well, and place the mixture into the air fryer basket. I use a liner under the mixture; it seems to help keep the grains together. Cook for 20 minutes at 160 C.
Keep the dry fruits, coconut flakes and cacao out until the granola has emerged and cooled from the fryer, about 10- 20minutes—if not, the raisins and goji berries burn or turn into little rock-hard items that your teeth will not appreciate.
This beautiful, crunchy, and healthy treat can be stored in an airtight container for 6 months. Let me tell you right now, the granola will be gone in two days. Eat as a snack or on top of healthy fruit bowls and even splashed with a cup of fresh homemade cashew milk chilled from the refrigerator. This can also be a new favourite for the kids or grandchildren.
One more step…As you prepare the granola for eating, set an intention. Perhaps set the intention for the granola to support your health and provide the extra energy needed to get through your day. Be grateful to God for good health and all your food. I am grateful for our new air fryer and great friends. Blessings to all.
Jyl Auxter-Kern, PhD
Author of Upside Down…The Rise of an Evolution
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