{"id":1964,"date":"2024-11-14T01:29:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T01:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mealnstock.com\/en\/?p=1964"},"modified":"2025-02-08T02:08:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T02:08:16","slug":"homemade-vs-store-bought-homemade-granola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mealnstock.com\/en\/homemade-vs-store-bought-homemade-granola\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Granola vs. Store-Bought: A Crunchy Evolution from 1863 to Your Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1964\" class=\"elementor elementor-1964\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47df228 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"47df228\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa9f35e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa9f35e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Did you know that the granola we know and love today actually started back in 1863?<\/strong><\/h3><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1984\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-12.jpg?resize=400%2C532&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Granola history\" width=\"400\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-12.jpg?w=602&amp;ssl=1 602w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-12.jpg?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p><p>Dr. James Caleb Jackson originally named his creation &#8220;granula,&#8221; but after some legal back-and-forth with Kellogg\u2019s, it eventually became known as \u201cgranola.\u201d It wasn\u2019t the sweet, crunchy treat we think of today. Back then, the recipe was a bit different, more like a dry, crumbly mix. The granola as we know it really took shape during the health food movement of the 1960s, with rolled oats, nuts, and natural sweeteners making it deliciously snackable.<\/p><p>These days, oats are the star of the show. Oats have been around for thousands of years\u2014there\u2019s even evidence of their existence in Egypt around 2000 B.C but they only became widely cultivated after the Romans introduced them to Britain.<\/p><h3>From Sticky to Crunchy<\/h3><p><strong>The Science Behind It<\/strong>:<\/p><p>Oats contain beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber, which forms a gel-like consistency when mixed with water. \u00a0This makes it great not just for your gut but also for sticking together in those delicious clusters. Once these clusters are baked, they become deliciously crunchy. And because I love science, I\u2019ve added a fun experiment below to show you how oats absorb different liquids. You can try it with water, juice and milk and watch the magic happen!<\/p><p>If you\u2019re as fascinated by food history as I am, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefoodhistorian.com\/blog\/the-real-kellogg-recipe-granula-v-granola#:~:text=It%20stands%20to%20reason%20then,in%20the%20kneading%20%2D%20as%20you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food History Blog<\/a> for more details. Also, if you want to explore about the origins, cultivation, and uses of oats, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/agriculture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Britannica article<\/a> is an interesting link.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dc3c59 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9dc3c59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e913f0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e913f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Ready to make your own homemade granola?<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>My hypothesis is that store-bought granola is less expensive than homemade granola. <\/strong>Even though oat is granola\u2019s the main ingredient and they are affordable, nuts and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup are (let\u2019s face it) not exactly cheap. So, from a cost perspective, store-bought might have the advantage. \u00a0But taste wise, I suspect this homemade recipe will be unbeatable. Not even my favorite granola brand (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandmaemily.com\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grandma Emily<\/a> if you\u2019re curious) can compete with the flavor of fresh, customized granola made right at home.<\/p><p>This simple recipe is all about keeping it wholesome, customizable, and most importantly, delicious. 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89.9c5.4 5.4 7.9 13.1 6.7 20.7l-19.8 125.5 113.3-57.6c6.8-3.5 14.9-3.5 21.8 0l113.3 57.6-19.8-125.5c-1.2-7.6 1.3-15.3 6.7-20.7l89.8-89.9-125.5-20c-7.6-1.2-14.1-6-17.6-12.8L288.1 44.8z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpzoom-rating-star-filled\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" width='24' height='24' xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M309.5-18.9c-4.1-8-12.4-13.1-21.4-13.1s-17.3 5.1-21.4 13.1L193.1 125.3 33.2 150.7c-8.9 1.4-16.3 7.7-19.1 16.3s-.5 18 5.8 24.4l114.4 114.5-25.2 159.9c-1.4 8.9 2.3 17.9 9.6 23.2s16.9 6.1 25 2L288.1 417.6 432.4 491c8 4.1 17.7 3.3 25-2s11-14.2 9.6-23.2L441.7 305.9 556.1 191.4c6.4-6.4 8.6-15.8 5.8-24.4s-10.1-14.9-19.1-16.3L383 125.3 309.5-18.9z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><span class=\"wpzoom-rating-stars-average\"><span class=\"wpzoom-rating-average\">5.0<\/span> from <span class=\"wpzoom-rating-total-votes\">2<\/span> votes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<em class=\"wpzoom-rating-stars-tooltip\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t<\/div>        <\/div>\n\n        \n\t\t<div class=\"recipe-card-details-top\">\n            <span class=\"recipe-card-course\">Course: <mark>Snacks, Breakfast<\/mark><\/span><span class=\"recipe-card-difficulty\">Difficulty: <mark>Easy<\/mark><\/span>        <\/div>\n\t<\/div><!-- \/.recipe-card-heading -->\n\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"recipe-card-details\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"details-items\"><div class=\"detail-item detail-item-0\"><span class=\"detail-item-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='24' height='24' viewBox='0 0 1024 1024'><path d='M768 520V51q0-10-4-19.5T753 15q-7-7-16.5-11T717 0q-10 0-19.5 4T681 15q-8 7-11.5 16.5T666 51v469q-34 9-62.5 29T555 596q-21 28-32 61t-11 67q0 40 14 91t40.5 97q26.5 46 64.5 78 38 31 86 31 47 0 85-31 38-32 64.5-78t40.5-97q15-51 15-91 0-34-11-67t-32-61q-21-27-49.5-47T768 520zm-51 402q-31 0-67-68t-36-127q-1-21 6.5-41.5T642 650q15-16 34-25.5t41-10.5q21 1 40.5 10.5T791 650q15 15 22 35.5t6 41.5q0 59-35.5 127T717 922zM358 0q-10 0-19.5 4T322 15q-7 7-11 16.5T307 51v280l-51 34V51q0-10-4-19.5T241 15q-7-7-16.5-11T205 0q-10 0-19.5 4T169 15q-8 7-11.5 16.5T154 51v314l-52-34V51q0-10-3.5-19.5T87 15Q80 8 70.5 4T51 0Q41 0 31.5 4T15 15Q8 22 4 31.5T0 51v307q0 7 1.5 13T6 383q3 5 7.5 9.5T23 401l131 87v485q0 10 3.5 19.5T169 1009q7 7 16.5 11t19.5 4q10 0 19.5-4t16.5-11q7-7 11-16.5t4-19.5V488l131-87q5-4 9-8.5t7-9.5q3-6 5-12t2-13V51q0-10-4-19.5T395 15q-8-7-17-11t-20-4z'><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"detail-item-label\">Servings<\/span><div class=\"detail-item-value adjustable-quantity no-print\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"wpzoom-adjustable-servings-6a0afd30c5283\">Adjust servings<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input id=\"wpzoom-adjustable-servings-6a0afd30c5283\" class=\"detail-item-adjustable-servings\" type=\"number\" data-servings=\"7\" data-original-servings=\"7\" value=\"7\" min=\"1\" step=\"1\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"adjustable-quantity-nav\"><div class=\"adjustable-quantity-button adjustable-quantity-up\">+<\/div><div class=\"adjustable-quantity-button adjustable-quantity-down\">-<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><p class=\"detail-item-value only-print-visible\">7<\/p><span class=\"detail-item-unit\">cups<\/span><\/div><div class=\"detail-item detail-item-1\"><span class=\"detail-item-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width='24' height='24' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><path d='M12 0C9.62663 0 7.30655 0.703788 5.33316 2.02236C3.35977 3.34094 1.8217 5.21508 0.913451 7.4078C0.00519941 9.60051 -0.232441 12.0133 0.230582 14.3411C0.693605 16.6689 1.83649 18.807 3.51472 20.4853C5.19295 22.1635 7.33115 23.3064 9.65892 23.7694C11.9867 24.2324 14.3995 23.9948 16.5922 23.0865C18.7849 22.1783 20.6591 20.6402 21.9776 18.6668C23.2962 16.6934 24 14.3734 24 12C24 10.4241 23.6896 8.8637 23.0866 7.4078C22.4835 5.95189 21.5996 4.62902 20.4853 3.51472C19.371 2.40041 18.0481 1.5165 16.5922 0.913445C15.1363 0.310389 13.5759 0 12 0ZM12 21.6C10.1013 21.6 8.24524 21.037 6.66653 19.9821C5.08782 18.9272 3.85736 17.4279 3.13076 15.6738C2.40416 13.9196 2.21405 11.9893 2.58447 10.1271C2.95488 8.26491 3.86919 6.55436 5.21178 5.21177C6.55436 3.86919 8.26492 2.95488 10.1271 2.58446C11.9894 2.21404 13.9196 2.40415 15.6738 3.13076C17.4279 3.85736 18.9272 5.08781 19.9821 6.66652C21.037 8.24524 21.6 10.1013 21.6 12C21.6 14.5461 20.5886 16.9879 18.7882 18.7882C16.9879 20.5886 14.5461 21.6 12 21.6ZM15.72 12.756L13.2 11.304V6C13.2 5.68174 13.0736 5.37651 12.8485 5.15147C12.6235 4.92643 12.3183 4.8 12 4.8C11.6817 4.8 11.3765 4.92643 11.1515 5.15147C10.9264 5.37651 10.8 5.68174 10.8 6V12C10.8 12 10.8 12.096 10.8 12.144C10.8071 12.2267 10.8274 12.3077 10.86 12.384C10.8847 12.4552 10.9169 12.5236 10.956 12.588C10.9888 12.6562 11.0291 12.7206 11.076 12.78L11.268 12.936L11.376 13.044L14.496 14.844C14.6789 14.9477 14.8858 15.0014 15.096 15C15.3617 15.0019 15.6205 14.9155 15.8318 14.7544C16.0431 14.5933 16.195 14.3667 16.2637 14.11C16.3323 13.8533 16.3138 13.5811 16.2111 13.3361C16.1083 13.091 15.9272 12.887 15.696 12.756H15.72Z' fill='currentColor'><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"detail-item-label\">Prep time<\/span><p class=\"detail-item-value\">10<\/p><span class=\"detail-item-unit\">minutes<\/span><\/div><div class=\"detail-item detail-item-2\"><span class=\"detail-item-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512.0016 512.0155\" width='24' height='24' xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M512 278.014q1 34-21 46-13 6-30 5v84q0 41-28 70t-70 29H151q-42 0-72-29t-30-70v-84q-16 1-28-5-22-12-21-46 0-8 7-11.5t13.5 0q6.5 3.5 5.5 11.5 0 18 8 23 5 3 15 2v-52q15 11 62 19 60 9 145.5 9t149.5-10q38-6 55-14v48q11 1 17-2 8-5 8-23-1-8 5.5-11.5t13.5 0q7 3.5 7 11.5zm-150 193q29-10 43-37t13.5-57q-.5-30-.5-60v-12q-1-10-10-14.5t-17.5 0q-8.5 4.5-8.5 14.5 1 5 2 21t1.5 26q.5 10-1 26t-4.5 26.5q-3 10.5-10 20t-17 13.5q-10 3-12 13t4.5 17q6.5 7 16.5 3zm-310-237q0-12 .5-16.5t6-13q5.5-8.5 16.5-13t33.5-8.5q22.5-4 56.5-6-11 3-10 15 0 6 4 10t11 4h1q28-1 49-21l5-4q3-4 6-7h25q23 0 44 1 2 1 5 4l6 6q21 20 49 21h1q7 0 11-4t4-10q1-9-7-14 35 3 56 8t29.5 13.5q8.5 8.5 10 14.5t1.5 19q0 3-5 6-15 12-73.5 19.5t-131.5 7.5q-75 0-132-7.5t-69-19.5q-3-2-3-5zm158-73q4-3 6-5 13-11 29-13l.5-.5.5-.5q3 0 8-1h18q5 0 6.5.5t5.5 1.5h4q15 3 27 13l6 6q1 0 2 1t1 2q3 2 5 4 4 4 8 7 11 7 24 8 9 1 8 8l-4 6v4l-3-4q-27-2-45-19l-4-4q-1-2-2-2l-5-5q-5-4-9-7-7-3-17-5h-1q-3-1-5-1-4-1-8-1h-12q-3 0-5 1-8 1-15 6-4 3-8 7-3 3-7 6l-4 5q-19 17-44 19-4 0-5.5-2t-1.5-4q0-8 7-8 13-1 24-9 4-3 8-7 2-1 4-3 1-1 3-4zm-53-157q4-5 9.5-3t7.5 7.5q2 5.5-2 11.5-5 7-5 13.5t3 11l8 12q5 7.5 7 11.5 12 25 0 50-3 6-8.5 6t-9.5-5.5q-4-5.5-1-11.5 5-7 3-15.5t-4.5-13.5q-2.5-5-8-13t-7.5-13q-11-24 8-48zm78 0q4-5 10-3t7.5 7.5q1.5 5.5-1.5 11.5-5 7-5 13.5t2.5 11q2.5 4.5 7.5 12t7 11.5q13 25 1 50-4 6-9.5 6t-9.5-5.5q-4-5.5-1-11.5 5-7 3.5-15.5t-4.5-13.5q-3-5-8.5-13t-7.5-13q-11-24 8-48zm78 0q4-5 10-3t7.5 7.5q1.5 5.5-1.5 11.5-5 7-5 13.5t2.5 11q2.5 4.5 8 12t7.5 11.5q12 25 0 50-4 6-9.5 6t-9-5.5q-3.5-5.5-1.5-11.5 5-7 3.5-15.5t-4.5-13.5q-3-5-8.5-13t-7.5-13q-10-24 8-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"detail-item-label\">Cooking time<\/span><p class=\"detail-item-value\">30<\/p><span class=\"detail-item-unit\">minutes<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"recipe-card-ingredients\">\n            \t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ingredients-title\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n            \t\t\t<ul class=\"ingredients-list layout-1-column\"><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-0\" class=\"ingredient-item\"><span class=\"tick-circle\"><\/span><p class=\"ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active\">    <span class=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name\">4 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats<\/span>  <\/p><\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-36\" class=\"ingredient-item\"><span class=\"tick-circle\"><\/span><p class=\"ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active\">    <span class=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name\">\u00be cup of pecans<\/span>  <\/p><\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-52\" class=\"ingredient-item\"><span class=\"tick-circle\"><\/span><p class=\"ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active\">    <span class=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name\">\u00be cup of peanuts (or any combination of your favorite nuts\u2014cashews, almonds, walnuts\u2014go nuts!)<\/span>  <\/p><\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-147\" class=\"ingredient-item\"><span class=\"tick-circle\"><\/span><p class=\"ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active\">    <span class=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name\">\u00bd cup of pumpkin seeds<\/span>  <\/p><\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-170\" class=\"ingredient-item\"><span class=\"tick-circle\"><\/span><p class=\"ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active\">    <span class=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name\">\u00bd cup of dried cranberries (sub in raisins, dates, figs, or apricots if that\u2019s your jam)<\/span>  <\/p><\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-259\" class=\"ingredient-item\"><span class=\"tick-circle\"><\/span><p class=\"ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active\">    <span class=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name\">\u00bc cup of shredded coconut (optional)<\/span>  <\/p><\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-296\" class=\"ingredient-item\"><span class=\"tick-circle\"><\/span><p class=\"ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active\">    <span class=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name\">1 teaspoon salt<\/span>  <\/p><\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-312\" class=\"ingredient-item\"><span class=\"tick-circle\"><\/span><p class=\"ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active\">    <span class=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name\">1 tablespoon cinnamon powder<\/span>  <\/p><\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-341\" class=\"ingredient-item\"><span class=\"tick-circle\"><\/span><p class=\"ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active\">    <span class=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name\">\u00bd cup coconut oil (no coconut oil? No worries\u2014try grapeseed or canola oil)<\/span>  <\/p><\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-416\" class=\"ingredient-item\"><span class=\"tick-circle\"><\/span><p class=\"ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active\">    <span class=\"wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name\">\u00bc cup real maple syrup (or honey if you prefer)<\/span>  <\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"recipe-card-directions\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"directions-title\">Directions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"directions-list\"><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-0\" class=\"direction-step\">Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C (around 350\u00b0F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-94\" class=\"direction-step\">For a more uniform crunch, chop up the nuts, seeds, and dried fruits into smaller pieces\u2014or take the quick route: put them all in a Ziploc bag and smash them with a rolling pin (great for stress relief!) or chop them with a knife.<\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-325\" class=\"direction-step\">In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and coconut. Sprinkle with salt and cinnamon, and mix well.<\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-446\" class=\"direction-step\">Melt the coconut oil in the microwave for 30-40 seconds until it\u2019s fully melted.<\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-527\" class=\"direction-step\">In a small container, mix the melted coconut oil with vanilla extract and maple syrup.<\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-614\" class=\"direction-step\">Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until everything is well-coated.<\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-716\" class=\"direction-step\">Spread the granola evenly on the prepared baking sheet.<\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-772\" class=\"direction-step\">Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway to get both sides nice and crispy.<\/li><li id=\"wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-867\" class=\"direction-step\">Let the granola cool for about 30 minutes before storing it in a glass 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800px\" \/><\/p><p>Before we dive in, let\u2019s state again the disclaimer. I\u2019m comparing this specific brand of granola simply because it\u2019s what I found at my local Walmart. I don\u2019t have any association with the brand, nor am I suggesting that Walmart always has the best deals or promotions. I chose Walmart because it\u2019s a well-known international store, and I wanted to use a setting that many of you can relate to. It\u2019s just practical for this comparison, not necessarily the most cost-effective option.\u00a0For that reason, I\u2019ve created a calculator at the end of this post, so you can input your own local prices and find the best cost-effective option for your situation.<\/p><p>Let\u2019s break down the cost of making granola at home versus buying it from the store. Below is a quick look at the cost of each ingredient based on\u00a0Walmart prices (purely for demonstration purposes). I typically buy oats, nuts, and dried fruit in bulk, which is more cost-effective, especially for families that enjoy these items as snacks, in salads, or in recipes like salsa macha! You might find better deals at bulk stores or from companies that specialize in larger quantities.<\/p><p><strong>Homemade Granola Ingredient Costs<\/strong><\/p><table width=\"590\"><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>quantity (g\/ml)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"47\"><p><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"105\"><p><strong>product content (g\/ml)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>total cost per Food quantity<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Link to current price<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Rolled oats<\/p><\/td><td><p>320<\/p><\/td><td width=\"47\"><p><u>$4.27<\/u><\/p><\/td><td width=\"105\"><p>1000<\/p><\/td><td><p>$1.37<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\/ip\/Quaker-Large-Flake-Oats\/10284789?selectedSellerId=0&amp;from=\/search\">Rolled oats (Walmart)<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Pecans<\/p><\/td><td><p>75<\/p><\/td><td width=\"47\"><p>$2.27<\/p><\/td><td width=\"105\"><p>100<\/p><\/td><td><p>$1.70<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\/ip\/Great-Value-Pecan-Pieces\/10299624?selectedSellerId=0&amp;from=\/search\">Pecans (Walmart)<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Peanuts<\/p><\/td><td><p>75<\/p><\/td><td width=\"47\"><p>$1.47<\/p><\/td><td width=\"105\"><p>227<\/p><\/td><td><p>$0.49<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\/ip\/planters-roasted-in-shell-unsalted-peanuts\/6000192737912?selectedSellerId=0&amp;from=\/search\">Peanuts (Walmart)<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Pumpkin seeds<\/p><\/td><td><p>60<\/p><\/td><td width=\"47\"><p><u>$4.97<\/u><\/p><\/td><td width=\"105\"><p>350<\/p><\/td><td><p>$0.99<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\/ip\/Great-Value-Dry-Roasted-Unsalted-Pumpkin-Seeds\/5YZB6GSU5PXI?selectedSellerId=0&amp;from=\/search\">Pumpkin seeds (Walmart)<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Dry cranberries<\/p><\/td><td><p>60<\/p><\/td><td width=\"47\"><p>$8.47<\/p><\/td><td width=\"105\"><p>750<\/p><\/td><td><p>$0.68<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\/ip\/Great-Value-Sweetened-Dried-Cranberries\/6000195573996?selectedSellerId=0&amp;from=\/search\">Dry cranberries (Walmart)<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Coconut<\/p><\/td><td><p>30<\/p><\/td><td width=\"47\"><p>$2.27<\/p><\/td><td width=\"105\"><p>200<\/p><\/td><td><p>$0.34<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\/ip\/Great-Value-Unsweetened-Medium-Coconut\/10300138?selectedSellerId=0&amp;from=\/search\">Coconut (Walmart)<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Coconut oil<\/p><\/td><td><p>120<\/p><\/td><td width=\"47\"><p>$5.97<\/p><\/td><td width=\"105\"><p>425<\/p><\/td><td><p>$1.69<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\/ip\/Great-ValueTM-100-Virgin-Coconut-Oil\/6000204467560?selectedSellerId=0&amp;from=\/search\">Coconut oil (Walmart)<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Maple syrup<\/p><\/td><td><p>60<\/p><\/td><td width=\"47\"><p>$9.47<\/p><\/td><td width=\"105\"><p>540<\/p><\/td><td><p>$1.05<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\/ip\/Decacer-Pure-Maple-Syrup\/10179837?selectedSellerId=0&amp;from=\/search\">Maple syrup (Walmart)<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Salt<\/p><\/td><td><p>5.9<\/p><\/td><td width=\"47\"><p><u>$0.97<\/u><\/p><\/td><td width=\"105\"><p>1000<\/p><\/td><td><p>$0.01<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\/ip\/Great-Value-Iodized-Fine-Sea-Salt\/6000201745206?selectedSellerId=0&amp;from=\/search\">Salt (Walmart)<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Ground Cinnamon<\/p><\/td><td><p>7.8<\/p><\/td><td width=\"47\"><p>$2.27<\/p><\/td><td width=\"105\"><p>125<\/p><\/td><td><p>$0.14<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\/ip\/Great-Value-Ground-Cinnamon\/6000196207717?selectedSellerId=0&amp;from=\/search\">Ground Cinnamon (Walmart)<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Total quantity per portion<\/p><\/td><td><p>792<\/p><\/td><td width=\"47\"><p>$42.40<\/p><\/td><td width=\"105\">\u00a0<\/td><td><p>$8.45<\/p><\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>*Prices are Canadian Dollars (CAD)<\/p><p>Total cost for this recipe =\u00a0<strong>$8.45 <\/strong>for 792g of granola, which is about 7 cups. That breaks down to\u00a0<strong>$1.07 per 100g<\/strong>.\u00a0Not so bad, considering that 100g is roughly four servings of granola!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-519c528 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"519c528\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f226895 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f226895\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>What Ingredients Are in Store-Bought vs. Homemade Granola?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Store-bought granola, like\u00a0<strong>Kind Granola<\/strong> (see on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ca.openfoodfacts.org\/product\/0602652183133\/healthy-grains-granola-oats-honey-with-toasted-coconut-kind\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Foods Facts<\/a>), typically includes oats, sugars (such as cane sugar, corn syrup, honey, molasses, or a combination of these), oils, grains, and sometimes nuts and dried fruits. Some brands also include additional ingredients may be hard to pronounce, while not necessarily harmful, they aren\u2019t typically required in homemade granola, which has a shorter shelf life and focuses on simpler, more straightforward ingredients.<\/p><p>One key aspect to consider in store-bought granola is the variety of sugars used. Many of these sugars contain fructose and\/or glucose. There\u2019s often a belief that natural sweeteners like honey are preferable to refined sugars, such as cane sugar. This perception is due to the added benefits of natural sweeteners; honey, for example, contains not only fructose (giving that sweet flavor) and glucose (which provides energy) but also trace amounts of minerals and vitamins.<\/p><p>Although \u201csugar is sugar\u201d in terms of basic molecular structure, the source and form in which it\u2019s consumed can affect the body differently. Fruits, for instance, provide fiber that slows digestion, leading to a more gradual release of glucose into the bloodstream and promoting better blood sugar stability. This is a stark contrast to the rapid glucose spike that can occur with processed sugars. That said, it\u2019s best to consume any kind of sweetener in moderation, as recommended for a balanced diet, regardless of its source.<\/p><p>On <a href=\"http:\/\/openfoodfacts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Foods Facts<\/a>, the specific brand of granola I reviewed received a <strong>nutrition grade of<\/strong> <strong>\u201cC\u201d<\/strong> and was classified as a <strong>NOVA 3<\/strong> processed food (<strong>NOTE:<\/strong> A level-3 or NOVA 3 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nova_classification#Group_3:_Processed_foods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">processed food<\/a> can be less nutritious than minimally processed foods due to added sugars, fats, and preservatives). In fact, most granola brands fall between ratings of \u201cC\u201d and \u201cE,\u201d which are not particularly favorable in terms of nutrition and processing standards. Few brands score highly for both nutritional value and minimal processing. Based on this information, it seems that homemade granola may offer a healthier alternative since you can control the ingredients and the quantity, avoiding additive of processed food. For a <strong>healthy granola<\/strong> with low sugar, try swapping in dried fruit as a natural sweetener such date syrup for example.<\/p><h3>The taste test!<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1990 size-full\" title=\"Taste testing: homemade applesauce vs store-bought\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-15.jpg?resize=800%2C588&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-15.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-15.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-15.jpg?resize=768%2C564&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-15.jpg?resize=750%2C551&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>When it comes to taste, comparing homemade granola to store-bought isn\u2019t entirely fair! The homemade version just looks and feels fresher than the store-bought granola I picked up. Maybe some other brands could hold their own, but I\u2019m using this one because it was the easiest to find at my local Walmart.<\/p><p>And, of course, I couldn\u2019t resist bringing in my favorite taste tester: my little boy. He loves being part of these experiments, and this granola taste test was no exception!<\/p><p>So, what did he think? Well, he was totally into the homemade granola. The store-bought Kind Granola wasn\u2019t bad, though\u2014I&#8217;ll give it credit. It has a real coconut flavor that I appreciate, and it\u2019s a bit sweeter than the homemade batch, which he noticed but didn\u2019t mind. However, the real standout difference came down to texture. Any parent knows that kids can be picky about texture just as much (if not more) than flavor, and this homemade granola brought that perfect crunchy, nutty goodness he loves.<\/p><p>As for me, I\u2019m all about those coconut notes and the touch of sweetness from maple syrup. Although, I must admit, honey will always be the household favorite.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1993 size-full\" title=\"Delicious Homemade Applesauce Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-18.jpg?resize=800%2C602&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-18.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-18.jpg?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-18.jpg?resize=768%2C578&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-18.jpg?resize=750%2C564&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.mealnstock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/granola-18.jpg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a52d22e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a52d22e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbbc235 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbbc235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Conclusion: Should You Buy or Make?<\/h3><div><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-blocksy_palette_4 ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var(--theme-palette-color-3); font-size: var(--theme-font-size); font-style: var(--theme-font-style, inherit); font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; letter-spacing: var(--theme-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--theme-text-transform);\">Let\u2019s sum up the results<\/span>,<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><table width=\"100%\"><thead><tr><td width=\"37%\"><p><strong>Item<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"11%\"><p><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"14%\"><p><strong>Quantity (ml)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"17%\"><p><strong>Cost per 100ml<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"18%\"><p><strong>Price Link<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td width=\"37%\"><p><strong>Kind Granola<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"11%\"><p>$5.77<\/p><\/td><td width=\"14%\"><p>312<\/p><\/td><td width=\"17%\"><p>$1.85<\/p><\/td><td width=\"18%\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\/ip\/KIND-Oats-Honey-with-Toasted-Coconuts-Granola-312g\/6000197606344?selectedSellerId=0&amp;from=\/search\">View on Walmart<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"37%\"><p><strong>Post Honey Bunches of Oats Granola<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"11%\"><p>$5.97<\/p><\/td><td width=\"14%\"><p>368<\/p><\/td><td width=\"17%\"><p>$1.62<\/p><\/td><td width=\"18%\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\/ip\/Post-Honey-Bunches-of-Oats-Granola-Oats-Almond-Honey\/3G1P6GZJEHVL?selectedSellerId=0&amp;from=\/search\">View on Walmart<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"37%\"><p><strong>Homemade Granola<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"11%\"><p>$8.61<\/p><\/td><td width=\"14%\"><p>792<\/p><\/td><td width=\"17%\"><p>$1.07<\/p><\/td><td width=\"18%\"><p>\u2014<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"37%\"><p><strong>Great Value Original Granola<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"11%\"><p>$3.97<\/p><\/td><td width=\"14%\"><p>560<\/p><\/td><td width=\"17%\"><p>$0.71<\/p><\/td><td width=\"18%\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/en\/ip\/Great-Value-Unsweetened-Apple-Sauce\/6V71XWP2LL0I?selectedSellerId=0&amp;from=\/search\">View on Walmart<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div>*Prices are Canadian Dollars (CAD)<\/div><div><p>Initially, I assumed homemade <strong>granola would be more expensive<\/strong> overall than store-bought options. It turns out that this was only <strong>partially true<\/strong>. While homemade granola does cost more than a store brand like <strong>Great Value Granola<\/strong>, it\u2019s actually <strong>cheaper than some popular brands<\/strong>, like <strong>Kind Granola<\/strong> or <strong>Honey Bunches of Oats. <\/strong>Breaking it down, homemade granola ends up about <strong>70% cheaper than the brand-name option<\/strong>, but it\u2019s around <strong>54% more expensive than the store brand<\/strong>.<\/p><p>So, even if you\u2019re purely <strong>looking for the cheapest option, I\u2019d still recommend making your own granola<\/strong>. The recipe I use includes two kinds of nuts, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, maple syrup, and coconut oil because that&#8217;s what I enjoy most. However, you could easily <strong>make some ingredient swaps to lower the cost<\/strong>. For instance, using just one type of nut, swapping maple syrup for honey (if it\u2019s cheaper), or using a mild vegetable oil instead of coconut oil could bring the cost down to match the store-brand price. Plus, you have <strong>full control over the ingredients<\/strong>, which is especially important if you have nut allergies. It\u2019s also easier to make it a <strong>nut-free granola<\/strong> if you or someone in your family has allergies. Many packaged products that contain nuts only say, &#8220;may contain other nuts,&#8221; without specifying which ones.<\/p><p>This is a very manageable recipe with minimal steps and prep time. <strong>It\u2019s simple, easy to customize<\/strong>, and I don\u2019t even want to call it &#8220;healthy&#8221; (since it\u2019s more of a treat), but it\u2019s packed with minerals and vitamins from the nuts. And honestly, it\u2019s a recipe you\u2019d probably only make once or twice a month, so <strong>it\u2019s not a big investment of time or resources<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Even though <strong>Great Value Granola<\/strong> might be the cheaper option, making <strong>homemade granola allows you to customize it to match that price while still using better-quality ingredients than the store-bought <\/strong>version.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43d747b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"43d747b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b91e41f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b91e41f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Cost Calculator<\/h3><p>To make it easier for you, I\u2019ve added a\u00a0<strong>cost calculator<\/strong>\u00a0where you can input the ingredient quantities and prices to see how much your homemade granola costs compared to store-bought options. Try it out!<\/p><h3>How to Use the Granola Calculator<\/h3><ol><li><ol><li><strong>Enter Your Ingredients<\/strong>: Start by entering the amount and price of each ingredient you\u2019re using. Got oats and nuts in bulk? Just type in the quantity and price! Ingredient prices can be set to zero if you don\u2019t have them, but quantities are required for calculations. If you\u2019re <strong>only using one type of nut, simply enter the same price for both nut fields to match the quantities<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Choose Your Units<\/strong>: The calculator is flexible! Whether your apples are in grams or ounces, or your sweetener is in milliliters or ounces, simply select the correct unit, and the calculator will handle conversions\u2014no need for mental math (phew!).<\/li><li><strong>Calculate and View Results<\/strong>: After entering all necessary information, the calculator will automatically estimate\u00a0the cost.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69c53da elementor-widget elementor-widget-calculated-fields-form\" data-id=\"69c53da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"calculated-fields-form.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>@media (max-width:480px){#cff-iframe-1{min-height:3196px;}}@media (max-width:768px){#cff-iframe-1{min-height:1972px;}}@media (max-width:1024px){#cff-iframe-1{min-height:2002px;}}@media (min-width:1024px){#cff-iframe-1{min-height:1998px;}}<\/style><script data-category=\"functional\" type=\"text\/javascript\">window.addEventListener(\"message\", function(e) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (\"data\" in e && typeof e.data == \"object\" && ! 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This simple experiment lets them observe and compare how different liquids (water, juice, and milk) are absorbed by oats over time. They\u2019ll even explore why different absorption rates might occur!<\/p><p><strong>Materials<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Quick oats (1 tablespoon per test)<\/li><li>Liquids: water, juice, and milk (about 3 tablespoons per test)<\/li><li>3 clear cups or small bowls for each oats-liquid mixture<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Experiment Steps<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>Prepare the Mixtures<\/strong>: Place 1 tablespoon of quick oats in each of the three clear cups or bowls.<\/li><li><strong>Add the Liquids<\/strong>: Pour 3 tablespoons of each liquid into its respective cup with the oats. For faster results, you can warm the liquids slightly before pouring.<\/li><li><strong>Stir<\/strong>: Gently stir each mixture to ensure the oats are evenly soaked.<\/li><li><strong>Observe<\/strong>: Check each mixture at regular intervals (every 5 minutes). Watch how each liquid is absorbed over time.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Discussion Questions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Which liquid did the oats absorb the fastest?<\/li><li>Which liquid absorbed the slowest?<\/li><li>How does the temperature of the liquid affect absorption? Try warming up the mixtures for 1 minute in the microwave and observe the changes.<\/li><li>How does the texture of the oats change? Which liquid makes the oats mushier?<\/li><li>What happens if you repeat the experiment with a different type of oat, like rolled oats?<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Water<\/strong> is a thin liquid, so it\u2019s generally absorbed quickly by oats.<\/li><li><strong>Juice<\/strong> contains sugars, making it denser than water, so it may absorb more slowly.<\/li><li><strong>Milk<\/strong> has fat, proteins, and sugars, which can result in an even slower absorption rate.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0d7125 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e0d7125\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8b9efb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor--h-position-center elementor--v-position-middle elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-slides\" data-id=\"f8b9efb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"slides.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-slides-wrapper elementor-main-swiper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Slides\" dir=\"ltr\" data-animation=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper elementor-slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-dc739f8 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg elementor-ken-burns elementor-ken-burns--in\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"granola-27\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">Step 1<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\">Place 1 tablespoon of quick oats in each of the three clear cups or bowls.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-9739756 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"granola-28\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">Step 2<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\">Pour 3 tablespoons of each liquid into its respective cup with the oats. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-f639437 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"granola-31\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">Step 3<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\">Check each mixture at regular intervals (every 5 minutes). 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