One of my favourite ways to approach cooking is to take a single ingredient I love and challenge myself to find new and delicious ways to incorporate it into meals.
When we're talking breakfast ideas, granola is a wonderfully versatile base ingredient because the natural flavours work so well with so many different dishes.
So let's get inspired with five delicious ways to enjoy granola!
Granola smoothie
Blitz almond milk, banana, perhaps a pinch of mixed spice and a handful of granola, then enjoy for breakfast poured over plenty of ice. Grab the recipe for granola smoothie here.
Breakfast bran granola muffin
Whip up your favourite bran muffin batter, then make them even more delicious by stirring in a generous handful of granola before baking. Grab the recipe for granola muffins here.
Date granola energy balls
These balls are made from pitted dates blitzed with granola, then rolled into balls. Perfect for little shots of energy on the go. Grab the recipe for granola date balls here.
Apple and cherry granola crumble
Why settle for an ordinary crumble when you can have an extra delicious granola topped crumble? Just whip up your favourite recipe (this one is apple and cherry), making sure to add a good handful of granola into both the fruit filling and the crumble topping before baking. Grab the recipe for granola crumble here.
Yogurt granola with honey and dried fruit
Sometimes the classics are the best and yogurt and granola is a match made in heaven. Fill a bowl with your favourite natural yogurt, then top generously with dried fruits, a handful of granola and a drizzle of honey - divine!
How do you enjoy granola?
Which of the above ideas most takes your fancy? And do you have any great ways to add? I'd love to hear about any breakfasts or snack that you love enhancing with a little granola!
Louise says
I love granola, and you've given me some great ideas on how to enjoy it in different ways. Thanks, Emily :)
Louise x
Helen at Casa Costello says
Definitely the crumble for me - I love a crumble topping with good texture. Ingenious idea to make a granola smoothie.
BeautyAndThePrince (@Lisasbeauties) says
i really can not eat cereals of all types but granola is the one breakfast i absolutely adore, i love granola in a bowl of cold milk as well as a crumble topping , ive currently got a full bowl in front of me now eating it as a snack and its got lovely chunks of strawberrys in which are turning my milk to a milkshake its delicious
Lauretta at Home and Horizon says
These are awesome ideas to enjoy granola. Since I love smoothies, I will try the Granola Smoothie first.
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
I absolutely love granola, the apple and cherry crumble sounds soooo yummy and perfect for Autumn :)
Elizabeth says
I love how granola can be such a versatile ingredient. Loving the look of that crumble, yes please!
Kirsty says
The apple and cherry granola sounds so tasty. I tend to just have yoghurt with mine so I'll be changing it up now with these ideas.
Karen Langridge says
How delicious do your pictures look, what a versatile product and I need the crumble in my life x
Anosa says
I love all these ideas especially granola smoothies as that's something I do quite often, add oats or granola to my smoothies
Sarah Bailey says
I totally admit I really love granola, however other than having it for breakfast as is I've not really played around with different ways to enjoy it something I should look into doing.