Puffed millets are millets that have been puffed using high heat and pressure to yield a light and airy snack. If you can’t easily find puffed millets, puffed rice is the most similar substitute.
What is coconut sugar?
Coconut sugar is an unrefined palm sugar made from the coconut tree. Despite its name, coconut sugar doesn’t taste like coconut but rather like a complex molasses-y and caramel-y sugar. A good substitute for coconut sugar is brown sugar or jaggery.
How to store granola
Here are a few tips on how to store your granola so it stays crunchy longer:
Make sure the granola is completely cool before storing it away. If the granola is still warm when it’s stored away, it will create steam and condensation in the container, causing the granola to become soggy. Store granola in a tightly sealed container. Storing in a sealed container prevents the granola from getting stale. Keep granola in a cool, dry place. If granola is stale, crisp it up by placing it in the oven at 300F for 10-12 minutes or until the granola is crispy.
If you store granola properly, it can last for 3-4 weeks or longer!
How to serve granola
Granola is super versatile. It can be served for breakfast or brunch or on top of your favorite desserts. Here are some ideas on how you can serve granola:
Serve granola over yogurt Treat granola like cereal and enjoy with milk Make a granola parfait with layers of cream, yogurt, fruits, and granola Add granola to ice cream Top your favorite cobbler or pudding with granola
Granola as a holiday gift
Granola is a great affordable holiday gift for friends and family. You can simply portion out granola in small gift mason jars or package it up in small gift bags to pass out during the holiday season.
Tips for making granola
Toast your granola on a lower temperature for a longer time. This helps ensure that all the moisture is drawn out and that things get a chance to evenly brown. Don’t be afraid to swap in and out ingredients based on your taste. For example, if the recipe calls for pepitas but you only have walnuts at home, feel free to swap an equal amount in. Avoid adding inclusions that burn easily. For example, instead of shredded coconut, which toasts and burns quickly, try adding coconut flakes, which take the same time as other nuts to toast. Add salt to the granola. Adding a bit of salt doesn’t make the granola salty but rather enhances the flavor of the other ingredients in the granola. Make sure that the dry ingredients are fully coated in wet ingredients. Most granola recipes call for wet ingredients in the form of melted sugar and fats like coconut oil. Make sure that all of the dry ingredients are properly tossed in the wet ingredients so they brown properly. Turn the sheet pan half way through the bake time. Oven temperatures vary so it is best to check on the granola at the half way mark. It is important to turn the granola in the oven because the back of the oven tends to be hotter than the front of the oven.
Other breakfast recipes that pair well
Masala Chai Masala Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Swirls Badam Halwa Croissants
