Why is my homemade granola not crunchy?

This is because high temperatures can cause ingredients like nuts, oats, and seeds to burn before they have a chance to properly dry out and get crispy. In order to get crispy granola, you must cook it slowly at a low temperature, stir it to make sure that all the oats get exposed to heat evenly, and then let it cool.

How do you get homemade granola to stick together?

You need to stir the granola as it bakes to encourage even toasting. But, about halfway through the total bake time, just let it be. As the sugars caramelize, they cause the ingredients to stick together and eventually form those oh-so-desirable clusters. Stirring breaks up the clusters, so leave it alone.

How do you stop homemade granola from burning?

Slow and low is the key to dry-not-burnt granola. You can safely bake your granola to golden-brown perfection between 300 and 350 degrees, but any hotter and you risk burning parts of your mix before it’s ready, says Perry.

Can I substitute quick oats for rolled oats in granola?

Can I substitute quick oats for rolled oats in granola? Yes! Rolled oats are most commonly used in granola bars, cookies, muffins, and other baked goods. Instant oats can be used in place of rolled oats, although the cook time will be much less, and the final dish might not have as much texture.

How do you make the lightest granola crispy?

Before and after soaking in buttermilk. That’s a transformation you won’t see in any other recipe, which is why so many granolas are dense and hard. But by allowing the grains to soak and swell, they become porous and light when they bake, as steam escapes in the oven.

What can I use as a binder for granola bars?

While there are several different sticky ingredients that you can use, we’ve found that the binding agent that works the best is honey! When added to your homemade granola bars, honey acts as glue that sticks all the pieces together.

What is the best oil to use when making granola?

Neutral oils like canola or grapeseed are a safe bet, but here’s a better idea: use good extra-virgin olive oil. It gives the granola a slightly bitter and very excellent complexity. Melted coconut oil is also a fun way to add flavor.

Why do you need oil in granola?

You need fat. If you’re not using some type of fat to make granola, you’re going to have a pile of dry oats. We use olive oil at Marge, and it gives the granola a toasty quality I really love. It almost straddles the line between sweet and savory.