So, on a different note, I’ve been on this granola craze for a while now. In part due to my job, since it’s hard to eat healthy, I try to find ways to snack healthier or pack healthier meals. So granola is my go-to health kick. That got me thinking, I wonder if I could make my own granola! I found this one pumpkin granola recipe that I thought would be a great idea to try since the holidays are right around the corner. I could eat it and gift it, ^^.
The first batch was tasty, but the clusters were way too hard. I had to soak it in milk before eating it. The second batch I made didn’t have any pumpkin in it, and the consistency was perfect! It was my version of a honey flax granola. Since I had left over pumpkin from batch numero uno, I wanted to see if I could combine the two recipes and give pumpkin another go. However…it still didn’t make the cut, “/. I think the pumpkin puree makes the granola soggy, so if you don’t bake it long enough it has a stale consistency. And if you bake it too long, it gets too hard. Trial and error, but I think for sure that I won’t be making any pumpkin granola anymore, =P.
After more finagling of the original recipe, I successfully made a crispy crunchy granola that wouldn't break your teeth! I decided to throw spelt and puffed rice into the mix to give it a soft crunchy texture. Although I couldn't mimic the exact taste and texture of the granola I usually purchase, it totally makes the cut for being a healthy and scrumptious treat, =). Top off your favorite yogurt or eat it just like cereal and enjoy! 