Do not roast too dark
Oven and tray affect browning. Check regularly near the end; warm granola that is still slightly soft firms as it cools.
European Recipe
Oat and sunflower seed granola with apple yogurt
Granola roasts in the oven with measured oil and sugar. Once cool, it is combined with fresh apple yogurt for a complete breakfast.
Total time
50 min
Calories
403 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Toasted granola with fresh apple
Rolled oats and shelled seeds make a lightly clustered mixture. Apple stays raw and is diced into yogurt. The short cooling stage is included in preparation time. The breakfast makes four servings and is eaten immediately after assembly.
Breakfast
Autumn Recipes
Fruit
Recipe
Oat and sunflower seed granola with apple yogurt
Golden toasted oats and sunflower seeds on plain yogurt with fresh apple cubes.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Mix granola
Preheat oven to 160 °C conventional top and bottom heat. Stir sugar, water and oil together in a bowl. Mix in oats, sunflower seeds and salt thoroughly until evenly lightly moist.
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2
Roast
Spread mixture thinly on a tray lined with baking paper. Roast on the middle shelf for about 20 to 25 minutes until golden, turning gently halfway through. Watch near the end and remove before flakes or seeds darken.
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3
Cool
Let granola cool completely on the tray for about 15 minutes. It becomes crisper as it cools. Then break loosely into small pieces.
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4
Prepare apple yogurt and serve
While granola cools, wash apple, remove core and dice small. Mix with yogurt and divide between bowls. Add all the cooled granola on top and serve immediately. The quantity makes four breakfast servings; preparation time includes cooling.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Oat and sunflower seed granola with apple yogurt
Combine with yogurt only when eating
Moisture from yogurt and apple softens toasted oats again. Combine components only immediately before serving.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace sunflower seeds with the same amount of shelled pumpkin seeds. Watch roasting; flavour and nutritional values change.
Replace apple with the same cored weight of ripe skin-on pear. Flavour and nutritional values change.
Nutrition per serving
403kcal
42.0 gCarbohydrates
13.5 gProtein
18.1 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Oat and sunflower seed granola with apple yogurt
No. Oats are roasted with oil, sugar and seeds, then cooled. They do not soak for an extended period in milk or yogurt.
The hot mixture is slightly flexible at first. It becomes crisper when fully cool; excessive extra baking can burn the oats.
No. Fresh cored apple is diced small and mixed into yogurt. It meets the cooled granola only when serving.
Yes. The calculation includes the complete breakfast with all oats, seeds, oil, sugar, yogurt and apple divided by the stated number of servings.
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