Immune boosting

#3 Homemade oat & wheatgerm granola with goat’s yogurt and berries

The world is divided into two, between people that love breakfast and people that skip it all together. 

I get very grumpy if for some reason I can’t have breakfast, it is my favourite meal of the day! My breakfasts vary from unhealthy options such as buttery croissants and ultra sweet jams every now and then, to healthier ones to redeem myself from my gluttony sins. 

It is not until I arrived in London that I discovered granola, and I really liked it, although now you can find it anywhere in the world even in Italy. The problem with granola brands you find in supermarkets is that they often contain high amounts of refined sugars. That’s why me and Giulia decided to make our own recipe.

We put a spin to this recipe using rolled oats and wheatgerm.  Wheatgerm is literally the germinating part of the seed that turns into a plant, it is often discarded during the milling process although it is a very nutritious ingredient, packed with minerals such as zinc —an essential nutrient for our immune system.

Nuts and seeds were also added to the mix for their beautiful texture and their vitamins, minerals and healthy fats content.

Yogurt is a great source of probiotics, those friendly microorganisms that help support our gut health and our immune system. If you are ok with dairy or you only have a mild sensitivity to it, you may want to try goat’s yogurt instead of a regular yogurt. According to research, goat’s milk contains less casein and lactose than cow’s milk, and it is high in nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, omega-3, vitamin B12, vitamin D. 

Note: In case of a proper dairy allergy or a strong sensitivity, please use a plant-based yogurt alternative.

Fresh fruit is a very important part of a healthy breakfast —and you could add potentially more fruit to this recipe. We chose a variety of berries since they are rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds and they are low in sugar.

Try out this version and let us know what you think! 

You can make a large batch of it if you wish. If placed into an airtight container, it can last as long as one month. 

Homemade oats & wheat germ granola with goat’s yogurt and berries

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Total Time: 20 min

Servings: 2

INGREDIENTS

GRANOLA

30g wheat germ

30g oats

20g mixed seeds

20g almonds and walnuts 

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1tbs honey

10ml water

25ml coconut oil

240g goat’s milk natural yoghurt 

mixed berries

1 tsp honey 

INSTRUCTIONS

For the granola. First thing preheat the oven to 200ºC 

Roughly chop the walnuts and almonds. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, wheat germ, mix seeds, honey, almonds and walnuts, cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, honey and water. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry, and mix until evenly blended. 

Spread the compost on a baking tray covered in parchment, to form an even layer. Cook for about 15minutes. 

Split the yoghurt  into two bowls and add in the berries.

Sprinkle some of the granola. Drizzle some honey on the top if you wish for extra sweetness.

Pronto!